Introduction

 
There are 25 Homeshare Schemes in the UK but we do not have Homeshare in Scotland yet.  We are currently working on a research project to establish where it would be feasible to develop Homeshare schemes in Scotland.  Homeshare fits with the drive to innovate in relation to care and support models that support older people to age well and maintain their independence.

As part of the research, we are seeking the views of potential referral agencies and organisations that might be interested in developing and managing a Homeshare Scheme. This survey will contribute to the research project.

If you would like to know more please contact tina@sharedlivesplus.org.uk or visit the Homeshare UK website at https://homeshareuk.org/

Thank you for helping us!

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* 1. Name of your organisation?

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* 2. Where is your organisation based?

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* 3. Brief description of its role

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* 4. Your Name and job title

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* 5. What type of support do older people in your area tell you they want to help maintain their independence?

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* 6. Could you tell us what services, if any, you provide to support people to maintain their independence and combat social isolation?

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* 7. Do you encounter older people living alone who have low level support needs?

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* 8. Has demand for low-level support services for older people grown in the last 5 years?

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* 9. What, in your experience, are the current gaps in services for older people that would maintain their independence?

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* 10. Is there evidence of growing isolation among older people living on their own in your area?

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* 11. What are the potential opportunities for new services that could support people to remain independent?

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* 12. What challenges do third sector providers face in setting up services that support older people to age well in their own community?

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* 13. What benefits do you feel a Homeshare Scheme might bring to older people in your area?

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* 14. What challenges do you think there might be in establishing Homeshare in your area?

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* 15. Would you be willing to take part in a short discussion with us as part of our feasibility research to help us to better understand the needs of the people that you work with?  Please complete your contact details below - we'd love to hear from you!

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