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Beryl, 87 enjoyed Barbara's cooking -
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Homeshare West – Bath. Bath: 01225 22 00 85. Bristol: 0117 908 3045. Beryl, 87 enjoyed Barbara’s cooking. Beryl, aged 87, was partially sighted and had difficulty hearing, although she could watch TV close up and play scrabble. She had domestic help but wanted a Homesharer to cook a three course meal every evening. Her apartment was quite large, and had workshop space that was invaluable to her Homesharer, who was studying furniture making at a local college. Margaret, aged 68. Beryl, aged 82. We get on ...
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Your questions answered -
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Homeshare West – Bath. Bath: 01225 22 00 85. Bristol: 0117 908 3045. Homesharing is likely to make a big difference to your life, whether as a Householder or a Sharer. We’ve collected together the most frequently asked questions and grouped them for Householders and Sharers, with an additional section for Friends and Family. Please take a look through, using the links. Bath 01225 22 00 85. Bristol 0117 908 3045. Answers to some of the key questions we are frequently asked by Householders. It’s grea...
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Could you be a Homeshare Sharer? -
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Homeshare West – Bath. Bath: 01225 22 00 85. Bristol: 0117 908 3045. Could you be a Homeshare Sharer? We’re reaching out to caring , helpful people looking for low cost rent-free accommodation. As a Homeshare Sharer, you’ll be matched with someone (usually an older person) who can continue to live independently in their own home with your support and companionship. They’ll want you to sleep in the house overnight and give ten hours of your time each week. Find out a little more about how Homesharing works.
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What is Homesharing? Homeshare West Bath and Bristol
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Homeshare West – Bath. Bath: 01225 22 00 85. Bristol: 0117 908 3045. Some Householders, struggling by themselves, may feel forced to give up their independence and move into sheltered accommodation. Homesharing offers a low cost alternative. Homesharing matches someone who needs a small amount of help to live independently in their own home with someone who has a housing need and can provide appropriate support and companionship. Are you an older person wishing to stay in your own home, but finding it a ...
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Steve, a gentle and caring Sharer -
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Homeshare West – Bath. Bath: 01225 22 00 85. Bristol: 0117 908 3045. Steve, a gentle and caring Sharer. Steve, aged 49, initially shared for five months supporting Householder James,who had a terminal cancer. Steve felt it a great privilege to be there throughout those final months. James felt able to discuss his feelings about his prognosis with Steve, rather than burden his family members. Margaret, aged 68. Recently widowed, Margaret was scared of being alone at night ». Beryl, aged 82. Donald, aged 64.
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Donald, 64 learned to cope with his breathing difficulties -
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Homeshare West – Bath. Bath: 01225 22 00 85. Bristol: 0117 908 3045. Donald, 64 learned to cope with his breathing difficulties. He had a Homesharer for eight months. The match ended when Donald felt confident enough to live alone again. He had learned to cook, regained his zest for life, and realised he could control his breathing. There were no panic attacks or hospital admissions after the Homesharer moved in. Margaret, aged 68. Recently widowed, Margaret was scared of being alone at night ». It’...
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Margaret, 68 sharing with Alan from Australia, 32 -
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Homeshare West – Bath. Bath: 01225 22 00 85. Bristol: 0117 908 3045. Margaret, 68 sharing with Alan from Australia, 32. Margaret had three Sharers over three years. She was frail, and scared of being alone in her house at night. She was widowed six months before her first Sharer Alan, aged 32, moved in. He stayed with Margaret for six months, and kept in touch with her on his return home. Margaret, aged 68. Recently widowed, Margaret was scared of being alone at night ». Beryl, aged 82. Donald, aged 64.
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Homesharing articles from radio and newspapers - Homeshare West Bath
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Homeshare West – Bath. Bath: 01225 22 00 85. Bristol: 0117 908 3045. Homesharing in the media. Homesharing is regularly featured throughout the UK in newspapers, radio and TV programmes. We’ve collected together a few of these articles for you here because they really give you a feel for what homesharing is like. A well researched article including interviews with three Homeshare 'couples'. The Guardian Friday 16th March 2012. Meet glamorous Lady Valerie Style from Chelsea and her two Sharers. We get on ...
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Case Studies -
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Homeshare West – Bath. Bath: 01225 22 00 85. Bristol: 0117 908 3045. People throughout Bath and Bristol have found that homesharing is the perfect solution. We’ve matched hundreds of people over the years. Successful matches are the result of our detailed and careful interview and vetting process. The introduction and on-going monitoring ensure that everything goes smoothly. Here are a few stories from matches we’ve made. Real people, helping each other and enjoying each others’ company. I have excellent...
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