Wednesday 18 July 2012

New solution solves 'shameful' hidden scandal for those paying for care

CarePod, a new product launched in London today, solves the hidden scandal of the care system.

The hidden scandal is that, despite two independent commissions, three public consultations and now three white papers into care, thousands of families remain deprived of the information, guidance and practical help they need when accessing the care system.  They then face the gut wrenching realisation that they have lost the entire estate to care fees only to learn that this could have been avoided.


"This is utterly shameful" claims CarePod creator Neil Stevens, "Imagine how you would feel when you have sold the house and all savings and investments have gone and there is virtually nothing left for your children and then you discover that there was something you could have done to protect your estate and leave a legacy for your heirs; this is the reality facing thousands of families each year".

CarePod has been designed to solve this; it provides all the information, guidance and practical help families need when placing an elderly relative in care. It delivers vital information in an easy to use, structured and logical way and helps families understand their options for paying for care including, where possible, how to protect their estate.

Stevens adds, "In my experience most families don't know the questions to ask let alone where to find the answers. When you also consider that many people are reluctant to speak to financial advisers you have a recipe for disaster". CarePod eliminates these problems; all the information needed is available for a small fixed price and is provided without the need to speak to a financial adviser.

"We do not have the ability to solve the care funding crisis" says Stevens. "This is something the Government must deal with, but if every family were given CarePod, when an elderly relative goes into care, then we would at least solve part of the problem and solve a shameful hidden scandal."

Further information please visit www.carepod.co.uk