As #HomeshareWeek2024 draws to a close, we're sharing some stories from Leeds Homeshare First of all we have Simon and Isabel. bit.ly/3UaP5W7

📣 Calling Leeds householders!📣 Get support & share your home with Leeds Homeshare If you need practical help or company at home (or know someone who does), our friendly team are available via phone or email to answer your questions: 📞0113 378 5410 📨[email protected]

What is Homeshare all about? ✅Trust ✅Relationships ✅Companionship ✅Friendship Find out more about joining Leeds Homeshare: leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

Looking for affordable, sociable accommodation? Do you want to: -Give something back to your community -Live in comfortable, affordable housing -Make new friends -Share your skills...and learn new ones! Ask us about Leeds Homeshare: leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

Do you have a spare room? If you do, you can: -Give a younger person a great start in life -Maintain your independence -Make new friends -Gain peace of mind for yourself & your loved ones -Share your skills & learn new ones Contact Leeds Homeshare: leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

Thinking about being part of Leeds Homeshare? We take the time to find a homesharer who is right for you. We'll give them a full background check & you will get to know them before going ahead Contact us: 0113 378 5410 or [email protected] leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

How does Homeshare work? We carefully match: 🟣A householder, who has a spare room & needs support with daily tasks & chores 🟣A sharer, who can give 10 hours of support per week in exchange for low cost accommodation Find out more: leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

In Homeshare, reciprocity is essential, such as sharing time, skills and friendship. Everyone benefits! Homeshare UK describe this as "providing dignity, autonomy, and independence... as well as opportunities to enhance the lives of both”. leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

We’re so proud of the achievements of our Homesharers this year for taking driving tests, and starting new jobs and courses - all while helping householders practically at home.👏 Homeshare's mutual benefits mean everyone can do well 👍 leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

Thoughts on Homesharing from a Leeds Householder: "I need help in the home, and I've got space in my home... It's a way of giving back which is hopefully mutually beneficial. I thought it's a great idea". Find out more leeds.gov.uk/homeshare Homeshare UK

3 great affordable living opportunities! North Leeds, Ilkley and Barnsley. Ideal for someone with availability to offer help around the home and spend sociable time with the householder, sharing skills and making use of the spare room. find out more: [email protected]

Thanks to everyone who has supported Leeds Homeshare this year✨ Find out more about intergenerational living- leeds.gov.uk/homeshare or sign up to our newsletter tinyurl.com/HomeshareNewsl… Anne-Marie Bagnall Homeshare UK Homeshare Oxfordshire GarforthNET The Knowledge Exchange (TKE) at Leeds Beckett Homeshare West

Heart-warming feedback from 77 year old Homesharer Ann: “It's fantastic. I'm aware of the ethos behind homeshare, to help people meet across the generations and we're really doing that, and it's wonderful. I love it." ✨Find out more about Homeshare leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

Announcement📣 We have 3 Homeshare opportunities in Leeds-Barnsley-Ilkley Good affordable living for someone able to help with light housework, shared meals and spend time together. £180/ month plus a contribution to bills ✅ Find out more - [email protected] 0113 3785410

Homeshare is a creative and flexible option for help and support. Eva, a recent Homesharer found the service to be “thoughtful and kind.” Find out more about intergenerational living and homesharing: leeds.gov.uk/homeshare or sign up to our newsletter: tinyurl.com/HomeshareNewsl…

To find out more about our asset-based approach to support and company -Sign up to our bulletin tinyurl.com/HomeshareNewsl… -Visit our website leeds.gov.uk/homeshare Leeds Homeshare – “people living together making a difference together” Homeshare UK Anne-Marie Bagnall Age Friendly Leeds

This Global Intergenerational week, sharer Isabel reflected that: “moving in with someone with much more life experience turned out to be one of the best decisions I could’ve made" - mentioning the value of the skills and advice her householder shared.✨ leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

Please raise awareness of our 4 Amazing affordable opportunities in Leeds & Ilkley! Homeshare is ideal for people who have time to help with basic housework, shared meals or company. Monthly costs start from only £180 a month! [email protected] leeds.gov.uk/homeshare

Pleased to have a new homeshare match confirmed for the beginning of June! It’s been a pleasure getting to know the family and providing supported introductions. The sharer and householder are keen to spend time gardening and eating together. Let's Celebrate Homeshare!

It's Age Without Limits day ✨An opportunity to take action, challenge ageism and celebrate Ageing. tinyurl.com/3h93b9nm Homesharers often value the skills and life experience of the older adults they live with, with sharer Kim saying the opportunity was "just so amazing."