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Radio London,10 mins

Make a Difference: When two generations share a home

Vanessa Feltz

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93 year old Norman and 28 year old Syrian refugee George came to share a home through the organisation "Two Generations Homeshare" which matching older people with a spare room with young people in need of affordable accommodation.The younger person can provide companionship and some help with household chores - and in exchange, they benefit from affordable accommodation for less than £300 per month.

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