STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Supportmatch Homeshare Introduces a New Strategic Partnershipwith Home & Company<br>

Working together across Brighton and Hove to help more people remain independent at home

Supportmatch Homeshare is pleased to introduce a new strategic referral partnership with Home & Company, an independent provider of planned visiting support in Brighton, Hove and surrounding communities. Together, we aim to help more people who are largely independent but could benefit from some, or just a little, well-matched support at home.

Why we are working together

People do not all need the same kind of support. Some may benefit from friendly daytime visits or practical help. Others may value live-in companionship and the reassurance of an agreed overnight presence. This partnership helps people and families consider the option that best reflects their needs, preferences and independence.

Two different services with one shared purpose

Home & Company offers planned visiting support. Its flexible daytime visits can be arranged around the person’s routine and may include companionship, shopping and errands, simple meal preparation, household organisation, accompaniment to appointments and other agreed practical help. No one moves into the home.

Supportmatch Homeshare provides live-in companionship. We match a Householder with a spare room to a fully vetted Homesharer seeking affordable accommodation. The Homesharer lives in the home and normally provides 10–15 hours of agreed companionship and light practical help each week. An agreed overnight presence can offer added reassurance. Homeshare is not personal care, waking-night supervision, an emergency-response service or a replacement for professional care.

How the partnership can help

The partnership creates a clear referral route between two separate but complementary organisations. Where Home & Company believes that live-in companionship or the mutual benefits of Homeshare may be suitable, a person can be introduced to Supportmatch. Where Supportmatch identifies that a Householder would benefit from scheduled daytime visits or additional support outside the Homesharer’s agreed role, we can introduce them to Home & Company.

Some people will need only one service, while others may benefit from both. Each organisation remains independent and responsible for its own assessment, safeguarding, suitability decisions and service delivery. Referrals are discussed with the individual or their authorised representative.

Find out more

For Homeshare enquiries, visit supportmatch.co.uk. For Home & Company visiting support, call +44 1273 434190 or visit homeandcompany.co.uk.