Homeshare
The Homeshare service at Age UK Oxfordshire is coming to a close. As part of this planned closure, we are no longer accepting new enquiries. If you are interested in exploring Homesharing you may wish to contact Homeshare UK
We are continuing to support existing matches during this period, and we encourage anyone looking for help to stay independent or connected to explore our other services or contact us on 0345 450 1276 for general advice and information.
Age UK Oxfordshire's Homeshare service carefully matches older people who are looking for help or companionship at home, with another person who can lend a hand, and needs affordable accommodation.
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What is Homesharing?
A Homeshare service carefully matches older people who are looking for help or companionship at home, with another person who can lend a hand, and needs affordable accommodation.
In return for the accommodation the Sharer gives the Householder up to 10 hours of their time each week as a combination of companionship and practical help.
Each Homeshare match is individual and carefully agreed. It may include some cooking and light housework, help with computers and technology, maybe some shopping or gardening, spending time together over a meal or cup of tea as well as occasional trips out. The reassuring presence of another person in the house overnight is often an additional benefit for the Householder.
A Homeshare match does not involve any personal care.
Watch the video below to find out some of the benefits of Homesharing.
Read about Homesharing in Oxfordshire
Life’s rich tapestry: At home with Mary and Alex
Our huge thanks to Kathryn Wheeler for the recent feature she wrote in Happiful Magazine about Mary and Alex who are homesharing with us.
Homeshare Oxfordshire is a member of Homeshare UK, the UK network for Homeshare organisations, and has completed the Homeshare UK Quality Assurance Framework as part of our ongoing commitment to providing a safe and effective service.
