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July 2024 Unexpected FRIENDSHIPS
Three women share their experiences of finding connections in unlikely places
October 2023
When Anthea Sieveking’s husband died, her home in north London suddenly felt empty. So she signed up to a scheme that found her a helpful lodger — and a friend
September 2022
It took a tumble for Virginia Ironside to accept she needed support at home. And an ingenious scheme paired her with Roger. By Virginia Ironside.
September 2022
Why every woman like me should get a Man Friday!
He mows the grass, clears drains and does the bins – all without being nagged. But he’s not a doting husband, he’s one of a new breed of handyman-lodgers, writes VIRGINIA IRONSIDE
July 2022
Amanda Clarke talks to Jacqui Kerr about new scheme “Help for Housemates” which aims to combat the cost of living and loneliness
June 2022
Women shares way pensioners can make hundreds of pounds extra each month – ‘win win’
Express spoke exclusively about the process of the arrangement with co founder Amanda Clarke, about how this can be beneficial for pensioners.
Spring 2022
The generation game
Friendships across the generations are good for us – as these age-gap housemates would agree.
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Expert comment
Founders, Amanda Clarke and Caroline Cooke are available immediately for interview or speaking engagements. They are able to provide expert comment on a range of topics related to homeshare including:
Homeshare: its impact on older people, younger people & families
Homeshare: supporting people with different health needs (dementia, Parkinson’s, etc)
Benefits of Intergenerational living
The homeshare model in health and social care
The homeshare model in housing