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
