Spare Room
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| Originally published | June 28, 2019 |
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| Authors | Dreda Say Mitchell |
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| ID | 1139651 |
About Spare Room
Alcoholic sucked spilled pint from filthy pub carpet
... " I d been kicked out of the house because of my drinking and was lodging in a mate s Spare Room, " said Gene...
Homophobic guest left me distraught - Airbnb host
... Mr Baldwin, who is " open and proud" about his sexuality, said his Airbnb guest had checked in to the Spare Room of his London apartment on 22 May and was initially " very friendly" and " chatty"...
David Fuller: Double murderer sentenced over more mortuary sex abuse
... Following his arrest for the murders, a search of Fuller s home revealed he had hoarded millions of indecent images and videos of children and extreme pornography on hard drives, floppy discs, DVDs and memory cards in his loft and Spare Room...
Ukraine war: 'Worrying' messages to refugee seeking UK safety
... The 33-year-old hoped the Spare Room in her flat in the Welsh capital could offer safety to someone who needed it, but worried that refugees and hosts were expected to help match themselves under the UK government scheme...
Homes for Ukraine: Housing scheme called danger to refugees
... Another man, in Manchester, had joined several Facebook groups and was offering a Spare Room to a string of young, single, Ukrainian women...
Beating noise pollution with smart tech
... " I m often woken up, my sleep is so disturbed, so I ll send him to the Spare Room, " says Sue, who is a voice-over artist...
Why I want to share my home with a Ukrainian refugee
...People in the UK are being asked to offer a Spare Room to Ukrainian refugees...
Ukraine war: UK households offered £350 a month for hosting refugees
... The government s Homes for Ukraine scheme calls on people to offer a Spare Room or an empty property to a refugee for a period of at least six months...
Why I want to share my home with a Ukrainian refugee
People in the UK are being asked to offer a Spare Room to Ukrainian refugees. But what is it like sharing your home with someone who has fled war or persecution?
For the third Time In a year, John Rutherford and his wife Sue are considering opening up their South London house to a refugee.
" We have a Big House , my kids have left home, " says John. " It's not a great hardship for us to make some space for a refugee. "
In 2021, they hosted one person from Ethiopia And One from Iran, each for a couple of weeks while they awaited longer-term accommodation during the asylum application process.
And now, he is ready to open his five-bedroom house again.
He says: " It was The Sheer numbers involved that made me want to help. The fact that this is only down The Road in Europe means there is even more obligation for us to be hospitable.
" There could be four or five million people looking for places to stay, so the UK has to do its bit and the British People have to do their bit. "
He says The System for Ukrainian refugees will involve a bigger commitment than his Ethiopian and Iranian guests - the government are asking for people to offer a place to stay for at least six months.
But John says hosting refugees can be very rewarding.
" I really enjoy meeting people and talking to people from different cultures, " he says. " I just found The Experience absolutely fascinating, talking about their country, their experiences, their culture. "
He says his refugee guests wanted to be useful. The Ethiopian made a meal for his hosts to introduce them to his country's cuisine, while the Iranian repeatedly offered to use his professional skills to repair things around The House .
But he advises anyone considering being a host to be " patient and understanding" - and to learn as much about their guest as they can, in order to offer them The Right kind of environment.
" A lot of refugees will be severely stressed, maybe they even have PTSD, " John says.
" Chances Are , refugees have had terrible experiences, and you have to know when to give them some space and some peace and quiet, or when they might want companionship. "
He suggests finding out about their interests; whether they want to attend a church or other religious services; whether they have hobbies; or whether they prefer peace and relaxation or keeping busy.
But with the Homes for Ukraine scheme requiring people in the UK to identify a named refugee they can host, John questions how many people who might want to help - But don't have a personal connection with a Ukrainian - could be matched with someone.
War in Ukraine: More coverageOn previous occasions John hosted refugees, it was arranged by The Charity Refugees At Home , which visited Him to check on the accommodation being offered and asked about any House Rules .
He then received information about the refugee they hoped to place with Him - with details such as their age, country of origin, and whether they spoke English.
John says he is concerned about the lack of a similar system for Ukrainians, with the government suggesting people in the UK could make contact with refugees via Social Media . " I Am concerned about what support mechanism there will be, " he says.
Since the Ukraine scheme was announced, John has contacted Refugees At Home , and urges anyone considering opening their doors to see it as an opportunity.
" It might be challenging, " he says, " But it can also be very enriching. "
Source of news: bbc.com