// Zebu, how do you suggest these people be accommodated //
In my experience the vast majority of ageUK service users I ferry to the daycentres, live alone in 3 bedroom houses.
Therefore this creates an opportunity for those whom live in a house which is bigger than their requirements, to share temporarily their home with others.
I appreciate there are difficulties when living with someone. However people do mellow as they get older and become more tolerant. After all, it would only be on a short term basis.
I just feel it's an avenue that should be explored.