27-Oct-2009 2.28PM   Gbemi Says...

I really connect with this idea. It certainly is breaking down barriers and original. can i ask what plans you have for each group to really learn from one another as opposed to it being a mere lodging experience? Well donexxx

26-Oct-2009 8.17AM   Enrique Says...

very good idea

25-Oct-2009 6.56PM   Jeremias P. Says...

Splendid idea! Two groups for whom life in London can be rather challenging joined together for mutual benefit. Good luck!

24-Oct-2009 3.01PM   Carlos Says...

good lukc, I think it is a great idea because it is necesary for both parties to have company for older people and adicitional lodging for students

24-Oct-2009 2.01PM   Isaac Martinez Says...

very interesting proyect!!

24-Oct-2009 8.43AM   Concha Says...

Good luck, a very good idea, not only increase understanding also improve comunication

23-Oct-2009 5.49PM   Andrew Bartley Says...

What a great idea - two problems, one BIG solution. Everybody wins!

23-Oct-2009 3.46PM   Neil Wilkinson Says...

Peter, A great idea. You have my vote. All the best with applying it

23-Oct-2009 10.37AM   Jason Quin Says...

Huge potential, with heightened demand - students with less access to funds, and ageing population. It looks like you have a strong insight into the problems facing the broader community. Tapping into the right community organisations from the beginning will be the biggest early hurdle. Good luck.

23-Oct-2009 9.34AM   R.K. Says...

The idea is excellent. The young person might even have a chance to learn something they perhaps missed at home, how useful!

23-Oct-2009 9.31AM   R.K. Says...

That is a very interesting idea indeed!

22-Oct-2009 7.28PM   Hana, Graham, Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, University of Oxford Says...

This is a great idea. Im excited about the potential for community-building but also the opportunity it creates for students from developing countries to cut the costs of studying in the UK - well done and good luck!

22-Oct-2009 3.35PM   lily Says...

fantastic idea so useful!

22-Oct-2009 12.23PM   Megan Says...

What kind of a contract will be in place to make sure that they both respect each other? Will there be training beforehand on how to improve relations and deal with conflict? It sounds like a great idea, though!

22-Oct-2009 11.50AM   kelvin Says...

great idea, let's see it work!

22-Oct-2009 9.37AM   Maria Says...

If you want to get to know how this has worked in other places, check http://obrasocial.caixacatalunya.es/osocial/main.html?idioma=3, on the left menu Social Care >> Viure i Conviure Programme. I think it's a great idea! All the best, Maria.

22-Oct-2009 9.35AM   Maria Says...

If you want to get to know how this has worked in other places, check http://obrasocial.caixacatalunya.es/osocial/main.html?idioma=3, on the left menu Social Care >> Viure i Conviure Programme. I think it's a great idea! All the best, Maria.

21-Oct-2009 9.59PM   anne Says...

my sisters and i are debating the safety issues around this arrangement,however I think its a great idea looking at it from both perspective.

21-Oct-2009 7.34PM   Peter Says...

Home-sharing schemes between older people and students do work in France and Spain, so we hope that older people will want to participate. Ideally we will partner up with an organisation who work with older people, in order to gain trust and support. Another alternative is initially only to target students training to be doctors or nurses. Although, this would mean less students could get involved, it would be easier to build trust.

21-Oct-2009 6.21PM   R Says...

Amazing idea! Good luck!

25-Sep-2009 11.47AM   L.A Says...

Very original, and interesting. and i can see how it would create unity. Do you have an idea about how forthcoming older people will be about sharing their homes?