Eldercare support - employee information
Caring for an elderly relative? Podplan can help
If you’re one of the five million¹ employees balancing work commitments with looking after an elderly relative – or if you don't currently have caring responsibilities but would like to be informed and prepared for the future – then our eldercare support service from Podplan can help.
If your employer is a Zurich customer with either a Group Life Insurance or Group Income Protection policy, you'll have access to a service which offers valuable, practical support and guidance - all in one place - to help take away some of the stresses and worries you might be facing as a carer.
What help and support does Podplan include?
You’ll have access to lots of useful guides and tips, such as questions to ask a home care agency, guidance on how NHS Continuing Healthcare funding works, and information on what kinds of benefits you or your relatives may be entitled to.
Podplan also includes:
- Information about financial support available, such as Carer’s Allowance, State Pension and Attendance Allowance
- A content dashboard covering products, services and information that addresses common concerns and topics, such as key differences between care homes and nursing homes
- Easily locate experienced, self-employed carers nearby
- Guidance around managing difficult conversations about care
- Find out more about will-writing and power of attorney, plus discounts available if you wish to access these services
- Checklists to make sure you know what you need to do and how to do it
- Information covering topics such as how to forecast costs, a quick care cost calculator, alternative funding options, local authority support and who pays for care services
- Tips on day-to-day challenges, such as managing medication, preventing trip hazards, or improving home safety for your elderly relatives
- A library of useful films, guides and other resources
- Co-ordinate care with others, by sharing Podplan access with up to four other people
Why eldercare support matters
If you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the pressures of being a carer, you’re not alone. Studies show² that a majority of carers feel their caring responsibilities have had a detrimental impact on either their mental or physical health, or both.
Our video explains more about how Podplan can help you deal with some of the challenges you may be facing.
Podplan case studies
Find out how Podplan helped Nicky and Dave with the challenges they each faced when caring for an elderly relative.
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Important information
This service is not part of the insurance contract and is non-contractual. It is not provided by Zurich and can be amended or withdrawn at any time. This service is free to access.