Homeshare comes to the Isle of Wight, supported by Isle of Wight Council
Two Generations is delighted to be bringing Homeshare to the Isle of Wight for the first time helping older people stay independent at home, supported by Isle of Wight Council.
The launch marks an important step in making Homeshare available to more communities across the UK, giving older people on the Island a new way to stay independent at home with added companionship, reassurance and light practical support. At the same time, it will create affordable living opportunities for younger adults looking for somewhere to live and a more meaningful way to live.
Homeshare matches an older person (Householder) who has a spare room with a carefully vetted younger person (Sharer) looking for affordable accommodation. In exchange for a place to live, the sharer provides around ten hours a week of support, which might include cooking, shopping, household tasks and friendly company. Both parties pay a small fee to Two Generations for matching, ongoing support and safeguarding.
It is important to stress that Homeshare is not a care service. Sharers do not provide personal or medical care. Instead, Homeshare is built around companionship, overnight reassurance and day-to-day help that can make a real difference to someone’s wellbeing, confidence and ability to remain in the home they love.
For older people, that can mean feeling safer, less isolated and more supported. For families, it can bring peace of mind knowing someone is there. For younger people, it offers more affordable accommodation as well as the chance to be part of a mutually beneficial arrangement built on companionship, purpose and shared benefit.
Two Generations has been running Homeshare nationally since 2018, with safety and support at the heart of every match. Each homeshare includes enhanced DBS checks, references, home visits, introductory meetings and ongoing support from an experienced team.
Lisa Goldsobel, Head of Operations at Two Generations, said:
“We’re delighted to be launching Homeshare on the Isle of Wight, supported by Isle of Wight Council. For many people, having a trusted person in the home can offer real reassurance, practical day-to-day support, and greater confidence to remain independent. We’re excited to start building safe, well-supported homeshares across the Island.”
Laura Gaudion, Director of Adult Social Care and Housing at Isle of Wight Council, said:
“We are delighted to support Two Generations in bringing the Homeshare model to the Isle of Wight. Many older residents want to remain in the homes they love but would benefit from a little extra support or company. Homeshare offers a safe, reassuring and community-minded solution, and for me it’s something that resonates on a personal level too. In my final year at university, I took part in a similar arrangement and saw first-hand how companionship and everyday support can transform someone’s sense of wellbeing, independence and connection. We’re pleased to support the development of this option for Island residents.”
Anyone on the Isle of Wight interested in finding out more, either as a householder or a sharer, can get in touch here or visit the Isle of Wight website
