Homeshare: Reduce Loneliness & Improve Mental Health
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Two Generations offers a national Homeshare service that matches people who live alone and have a spare room—often older adults or those with disabilities—with younger people seeking affordable accommodation. The younger person provides an overnight presence, companionship, and practical help with household chores, typically for around 10 hours per week.

Benefits for householders:

  • Stay in your own home with added support and companionship
  • Enjoy peace of mind for yourself and your family
  • Receive help with cooking, gardening, and household tasks

Benefits for homesharers:

  • Affordable accommodation (around £350 per month)
  • Become part of a connected community
  • Make a meaningful difference in someone’s life

Our experienced team carefully matches householders and homesharers to ensure a safe, supportive, and friendly living arrangement. We have helped many people lead happier, more independent lives, and our service is featured in national media including BBC and Forbes.

How it works:

  • Apply as a householder or homesharer via our website
  • We conduct thorough matching and support throughout the arrangement
  • Homesharers provide companionship and practical help in exchange for affordable rent

Cost: Householders pay a monthly fee for the matching service; homesharers pay around £350 per month for accommodation. Please contact us for full details.

Who can apply? Householders with a spare room who would benefit from companionship and practical help. Homesharers who are willing to offer support and are seeking affordable housing.

Get started: Visit our website to learn more, read testimonials, and apply online.

Categories:
Assisted garden maintenance
Bereavement support
Activities for older people
Adult carers advice and support
Affordable housing
Care at home
Carers support groups
Mental health support
Young carers support
Connecting with others
Housing advice
Day to day helping hand
Getting active
Healthy lifestyle
Mental health
Services for older people
Social prescribing
Support for carers
Support with housing
Service access criteria:

lives alone, has a spare room

Additional needs catered for:
Physical disability friendly
Dementia friendly
Takes place in the client’s home
Waiting list (weeks): 0
Homeshare, Loneliness, Older Person, Independent Living
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