[{"text_idx": "#000002", "text": "Would you like extra help at home?"}, {"text_idx": "#000003", "text": "Join our network of sharers"}, {"text_idx": "#000006", "text": "Yr wythnos hon, mae\u2019r ail wasanaeth Rhannu Cartref yn dechrau, a bydd Rhannu Cartref Sir Benfro yn paru pobl sy\u2019n byw ar eu pen eu hunain ac sydd angen rhywfaint o gymorth ychwanegol i barhau i fyw yn annibynnol gartref gyda\u2019r rhai sy\u2019n chwilio am lety fforddiadwy yn Sir Benfro a\u2019r cyffiniau."}, {"text_idx": "#000007", "text": "Nod y rhaglen yw mynd i\u2019r afael a\u0302 phroblemau allweddol mewn cymdeithas fel unigrwydd a theimlo\u2019n ynysig, ynghyd a\u0302\u2019r argyfwng tai. Yn Sir Benfro, mae 26.17% o\u2019r boblogaeth dros 65 oed (Ystadegau Llywodraeth Cymru 2020) a ledled Cymru, dywedodd 54% o bobl 60-74 oed a 49% o bobl 75+ oed eu bod yn teimlo\u2019n unig ar adegau (ONS). Mae pobl ifanc yn cael eu prisio allan o\u2019r pentrefi, trefi a dinasoedd maen nhw eisiau byw, astudio a gweithio ynddyn nhw. Dengys y ffigurau diweddaraf unwaith eto bod yr oedran cyfartalog y gall pobl adael cartref hyd yn oed i rentu yn codi ynghyd a\u0302 chyfran yr incwm sy\u2019n cael ei wario ar dai. Mae llawer o bobl ganol oed a hy\u0302n hefyd yn gweld nad oes ganddyn nhw opsiynau tai fforddiadwy ar o\u0302l effaith y pandemig."}, {"text_idx": "#000008", "text": "Mae Homeshare UK, a Rhannu Cartref Sir Benfro, rhan o Gymdeithas Gofal Sir Benfro, yn lansio ail raglen beilot yng Nghymru i gynnig y cyfle i fwy o bobl fyw yn gymdeithasol ac yn fforddiadwy beth bynnag eu hoedran."}, {"text_idx": "#000011", "text": "Ymholiadau i Rhannu Cartref Sir Benfro"}, {"text_idx": "#000014", "text": "This week, the second Homeshare service in Wales is starting; Pembrokeshire Homeshare will match people living alone who require a little extra help to continue living independently at home, with those seeking affordable accommodation in and around Pembrokeshire, Wales."}, {"text_idx": "#000015", "text": "The programme aims to tackle key issues in society such as loneliness and isolation as well as the housing crisis. In Pembrokeshire 26.17% of the population are over the age of 65 (Welsh Government Stats 2020) and across Wales, 54% of people aged 60-74 and 49% of people 75+ years, said they felt lonely sometimes (ONS). Younger people are being priced out of the villages, towns, and cities they want to live in, for work or study. Latest figures again show that the average age at which people can leave home even to rent is rising along with the proportion of income spent on housing. Many people in mid and later life are also finding themselves without affordable housing options after the impact of the pandemic."}, {"text_idx": "#000016", "text": "Homeshare UK and Pembrokeshire Homeshare, part of Pembrokeshire Care Society are launching the second Welsh pilot programme to offer more people the opportunity to live sociably and affordably whatever their age."}, {"text_idx": "#000018", "text": "\u201cThroughout my working life I\u2019ve engaged with older people who have so much to give and who provide great service to their communities. They are independent, sociable and non-reliant on social care services. Sadly, many struggle because they\u2019re on their own. Their lives however could improve so much, just by having that bit of support and companionship that everyone needs and deserves.\u201d"}, {"text_idx": "#000021", "text": "Yn ystod y gwanwyn eleni, mae\u2019r gwasanaeth Rhannu Cartref cyntaf yng Nghymru yn dechrau, gan godi gwe\u0302n werth baru pobl hy\u0302n sy\u2019n byw ar eu pen eu hunain gyda\u2019r rhai sy\u2019n chwilio am lety fforddiadwy yn Abertawe a\u2019r cyffiniau."}, {"text_idx": "#000022", "text": "Daw\u2019r newyddion wrth i wir hyd a lled unigrwydd yn y DU ddod i\u2019r amlwg. Mae pobl hy\u0302n yng Nghymru am fyw gartref yn hirach. Yng Nghymru, dywedodd 54% o bobl 60-74 oed a 49% o bobl 75+ oed, eu bod yn teimlo\u2019n unig o bryd i\u2019w gilydd (ONS)."}, {"text_idx": "#000023", "text": "Mae Homeshare UK a Rhannu Cartref Abertawe, sy\u2019n rhan o Gyngor Gwasanaeth Gwirfoddol Abertawe, yn lansio\u2019r rhaglen beilot gyntaf yng Nghymru i gynnig y cyfle i fwy o bobl fyw yn gymdeithasol a fforddiadwy, beth bynnag fo\u2019u hoedran, gyda\u2019r strwythurau cymorth priodol ar waith i\u2019w wneud yn brofiad diogel a phleserus."}, {"text_idx": "#000024", "text": "Mae Rhannu Cartref, yn gweithio drwy baru pobl gyda\u2019i gilydd i gefnogi\u2019r naill a\u2019r llall; bydd person ag ystafell sba\u0302r ac sy\u2019n chwilio am gwmni a rhywfaint o gymorth ymarferol yn rhannu ei gartref gyda rhywun sy\u2019n chwilio am lety fforddiadwy. Meddai Roxane Dacey o Gyngor Gwasanaeth Gwirfoddol Abertawe:"}, {"text_idx": "#000025", "text": "\u201cMae Rhannu Cartref yn ffordd o ddod a\u0302 dau grw\u0302p ynghyd i ddiwallu anghenion ei gilydd drwy ddefnyddio cryfderau ei gilydd, hyrwyddo cymunedau cryfach a chynnig cymorth i\u2019w gilydd. Mae Rhannu Cartref Abertawe gyda chymorth gan Homeshare UK yn gobeithio gallu sefydlu 26 o barau rhannu cartref fel hyn yn y ddwy flynedd gyntaf.\u201d"}, {"text_idx": "#000027", "text": "\u201cRydyn ni\u2019n falch iawn o weld lansio rhaglen Rhannu Cartref Abertawe gyda\u2019n partneriaid yng Nghyngor Gwasanaeth Gwirfoddol Abertawe. Mae annibyniaeth ymysg pobl hy\u0302n mor bwysig i ansawdd bywyd pobl, ac mae\u2019r prosiect hwn, a all leihau unigrwydd, yn darparu cymorth lefel isel er mwyn galluogi pobl i aros yn eu cartrefi eu hunain am hirach, a chynnig llety fforddiadwy, wedi\u2019i amseru\u2019n dda iawn ac mae croeso mawr iddo.\u201d"}, {"text_idx": "#000031", "text": "This spring, the first Homeshare service in Wales is starting, bringing cheer by matching older people living alone with those seeking affordable accommodation in and around Swansea, Wales."}, {"text_idx": "#000032", "text": "The news comes as the true scale of loneliness in the UK is becoming understood. Older people in Wales want to stay living at home for longer. In Wales, 54% of people aged 60-74 and 49% of people 75+ years, said they felt lonely sometimes (ONS)."}, {"text_idx": "#000033", "text": "Homeshare UK and Shared Homes Swansea, part of Swansea Council for Voluntary Service, are launching the first Welsh pilot programme to offer more people the opportunity to live sociably and affordably whatever their age, with the right support structures in place to make it safe and enjoyable."}, {"text_idx": "#000034", "text": "Homeshare works by matching people together for mutual support; a person who has a spare room and is looking for company and a bit of practical support, shares their home with someone looking for affordable accommodation. Roxane Dacey from SCVS says:"}, {"text_idx": "#000035", "text": "\u201cHomeshare is a way of bringing the two groups together to solve each other\u2019s needs by using their respective strengths, promoting stronger communities and providing mutual support. Shared Homes Swansea along with support from Homeshare UK aim to support 26 matches in the first 2 years.\u201d"}, {"text_idx": "#000037", "text": "\u2018We\u2019re delighted to see the Shared Homes Swansea programme launching through our partners SCVS. Independence in older age is so important to people\u2019s quality of life, and this project, which can reduce loneliness, provide low level support to enable people to stay in their own homes for longer, and offer affordable accommodation, is very timely and welcome.\u201d"}, {"text_idx": "#000038", "text": "Find out more and enquire"}, {"text_idx": "#000041", "text": "Rydw i wedi bod wrth fy ngwaith fel Swyddog Datblygu Rhannu Cartref Cymru ers ychydig dros ddeufis ac rydw i wrth fy modd o gael y cyfle i ddod a\u0302\u2019r rhaglen ragorol hon i Gymru. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi\u2019n hariannu am dair blynedd i ddatblygu tair rhaglen beilot Rhannu Cartref ledled Cymru, sy\u2019n gyffrous dros ben."}, {"text_idx": "#000042", "text": "Rydym ni\u2019n gwneud gwaith dichonoldeb o hyd law yn llaw a\u0302 chodi ymwybyddiaeth o Rannu Cartref ymhlith unigolion a sefydliadau. Rydym ni wedi cael ymateb gwych o\u2019n harolygon Rhannu Cartref. Hyd yma, mae 97% o ymatebwyr wedi dweud y byddent yn cofrestru ar gyfer rhaglen Rhannu Cartref pe bai un yn eu hardal. Hefyd, er mai\u2019r rhent is oedd yn cael ei ystyried fel prif fantais Rhannu Cartref, roedd gwneud ffrind newydd yn ail agos, ac mae hyn yn atgyfnerthu ffocws y model ar bontio\u2019r cenedlaethau a pharodrwydd y genhedlaeth iau i feithrin cyfeillgarwch parhaol a\u0302 phobl hy\u0302n."}, {"text_idx": "#000044", "text": "100% o ymatebwyr wedi dweud eu bod wedi dod ar draws pobl hy\u0302n yn byw ar eu pen eu hunain gydag anghenion cymorth lefel isel\n100% yn cytuno bod y galw am wasanaethau cymorth lefel isel ar gyfer pobl hy\u0302n wedi cynyddu yn y 5 mlynedd diwethaf\n57% yn dweud ei fod wedi cynyddu\u2019n sylweddol\n100% yn dweud hefyd fod tystiolaeth bod pobl hy\u0302n sy\u2019n byw ar eu pen eu hunain yn eu hardaloedd gwaith yn teimlo\u2019n fwyfwy ynysig."}, {"text_idx": "#000045", "text": "Rydym ni wedi bod yn cyfarfod gyda sefydliadau a chynnal cyflwyniadau er mwyn codi ymwybyddiaeth o Rhannu Cartref. Er nad ydym ni wedi cadarnhau eto union leoliadau\u2019r tair rhaglen beilot, rydym ni wedi cynnal cyfarfodydd positif dros ben gyda llawer o sefydliadau sy\u2019n dangos diddordeb mewn cynnal rhaglenni Rhannu Cartref. Yn amlwg, mae\u2019n ddyddiau cynnar iawn, gyda llawer i\u2019w ystyried ond mae\u2019r ymateb wedi bod yn galonogol iawn gyda phobl yn croesawu\u2019r model a\u2019i ymateb arloesol i bobl yn teimlo\u2019n ynysig a fforddiadwyedd llety."}, {"text_idx": "#000046", "text": "Rydym ni hefyd wedi bod yn weithgar ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol a rhoi cyhoeddusrwydd i\u2019r rhaglen ynghyd ag arolygon. Gallwch weld ein taflenni Rhannu Cartref Cymru yma Cymraeg Saesneg."}, {"text_idx": "#000049", "text": "Cysylltwch os ydych chi am gael clywed mwy am Rhannu Cartref a\u2019i ddatblygiad yng Nghymru."}, {"text_idx": "#000050", "text": "What\u2019s Happening with Homeshare in Wales?"}, {"text_idx": "#000052", "text": "I am just over two months into my Homeshare Wales Development Officer role and I am absolutely loving the opportunity to bring this fantastic program into Wales. The Welsh Government has funded us for three years to develop three Homeshare pilots throughout Wales, which is incredibly exciting."}, {"text_idx": "#000053", "text": "We are still conducting feasibility work alongside raising awareness of Homeshare with individuals and organisations. We have had a fantastic response from our Homesharer surveys. So far 97% of respondents said they would sign up to a Homeshare programme if there was one in their area. Also, whilst having reduced rent was seen as the top benefit of Homeshare, it was very closely followed by maybe making a new friend, which reinforces the intergenerational approach of the model and the willingness of the younger generation to make lasting friendships with older people."}, {"text_idx": "#000056", "text": "We have been meeting with organisations and delivering presentations in order to raise awareness of Homeshare. Whilst we have not yet confirmed where the three pilots will be, we have had some very positive meetings with several organisations showing interest in delivering Homeshare programs. Of course, it\u2019s very early days, with much to be explored but the response has been very encouraging with people grasping the model and its innovative response to isolation and the affordability of accommodation."}, {"text_idx": "#000057", "text": "We have also been taking to social media and publicising the program as well as the surveys. You can access our new Homeshare Wales leaflets here English Cwmraeg"}, {"text_idx": "#000059", "text": "Please get in touch if you would like to hear more about Homeshare and its development in Wales."}, {"text_idx": "#000062", "text": "Yn dilyn ein newyddion yn yr wythnosau diwethaf am ddatblygu Rhannu Cartref yn yr Alban, rydym ni\u2019n falch iawn o gyhoeddi ein bod yn bwriadu dod a\u0302 Rhannu Cartref i Gymru hefyd, diolch i gyllid gan Lywodraeth Cymru!"}, {"text_idx": "#000063", "text": "Mae Rhannu Cartref yn cyfoethogi bywydau y Deiliad Ty\u0302 a\u2019r Rhannwr Ty\u0302, gan feithrin cysylltiadau ar draws y cenedlaethau a chysylltu pobl a\u0302\u2019u cymunedau lleol. Mae\u2019n fodel cymorth a Thai sy\u2019n dod yn fwyfwy poblogaidd yng ngweddill y DU."}, {"text_idx": "#000064", "text": "Bydd cael darpariaeth leol ymroddedig yn sicrhau bod Rhannu Cartref ar gael i gynifer o bobl ledled y DU ac rydym ni\u2019n croesawu\u2019r gefnogaeth gan Lywodraeth Cymru wrth gydnabod y manteision y gallai Rhannu Cartref eu cynnig i bobl o bob cenhedlaeth yng Nghymru."}, {"text_idx": "#000065", "text": "Erbyn mis Mawrth 2024, ein nod yw sefydlu\u2019r tair rhaglen beilot Rhannu Cartref ledled y wlad, gan alluogi pobl hy\u0302n i aros yn eu cartrefi eu hunain am hirach, a galluogi pobl iau i gael llety o ansawdd da, a lleihau faint o bobl sy\u2019n teimlo\u2019n ynysig ac yn unig drwy ddod a\u0302 phobl sydd am rannu eu bywydau a chartrefi at ei gilydd."}, {"text_idx": "#000067", "text": "Gweithio gyda grwpiau o bobl hy\u0302n ac iau a phartneriaid o\u2019r sector Gwirfoddol a Chymunedol i ddatblygu astudiaethau dichonoldeb a nodi safleoedd peilot yng Nghymru.\nCefnogi\u2019r gwaith o sefydlu a datblygu tair rhaglen beilot.\nCreu cymuned Rhannu Cartref sy\u2019n ffynnu ledled y wlad."}, {"text_idx": "#000069", "text": "We are bringing Homeshare to Wales!"}, {"text_idx": "#000071", "text": "Following on from our recent news about developing Homeshare in Scotland, we are thrilled to announce that, funded by the Welsh government over the next three years we plan to bring Homeshare to Wales too!"}, {"text_idx": "#000072", "text": "Homeshare enriches the lives of both the Householder and the Homesharer, building links across generations and connecting people with their local communities. It\u2019s a model of support and Housing that is growing in popularity in the rest of the UK."}, {"text_idx": "#000073", "text": "Having a dedicated local provision will make Homeshare available to so many more people across the UK and we welcome the support from the Welsh government in recognising the benefits that Homeshare could bring to people across generations in Wales."}, {"text_idx": "#000074", "text": "By March 2024 we aim to establish three Homeshare pilot programmes across the country, enabling older people to stay in their own homes for longer, allowing younger people to have access to good quality accommodation, and reduce isolation and loneliness by bringing together people who want to share their lives and homes."}, {"text_idx": "#000076", "text": "Work with groups of older and young people and partners from the Voluntary and Community sector to develop feasibility studies and identify pilot sites in Wales.\nSupport the set up and development of three pilot programmes.\nCreate a thriving Homeshare community across the country."}]