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ELDERLYCARE SUPPORT

For the first time in the UK, there are now more elderly people than children

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UK Businesses are sleepwalking into an elderlycare crisis

Care pressures are driving resignations, absenteeism and poor financial health

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People aged 65+ have surpassed children under 15. (Census 2021)

 

 

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1 in 7 employees are now juggling work and care. (Carers UK) 

 

 

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50/50 chance of becoming a carer before the age of 50. 

 

 

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1 in 3 sandwich carers show evidence of depression or anxiety. (ONS) 

 

 

  The “Sandwich Generation”

A term for adults who are caring for both their ageing parents and their own children at the same time. They often face financial pressure and high levels of stress.Dot_Pencil

 

Here's what's covered in this guide

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"We all want to do the best for our parents, but if my mum had a fall tomorrow or we needed to plan for her future care, I honestly wouldn't know where to begin.

The UK's elderlycare system is incredibly complex and often unaffordable - and trying to navigate it while running a business and caring for my children would feel impossible."

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Daniel Conti
Co-Founder, Mintago

Businesses are feeling the impact of elderlycare pressures

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Employers risk losing talent
The demands and unaffordable costs of care mean many employees are forced to choose between caring for their parents, or staying in work.

Care pressures are driving low productivity and absenteeism
Crisis doesn’t wait until the working day is over. The stress of managing care is bleeding into the workplace – making it harder for employees with elderly dependents to perform well in their jobs.

Your employees are making costly mistakes
The complexity of the care system means people are struggling to secure funding and missing out on financial support.

600 people

quit their jobs every day to care for loved ones
(Carers UK)

1 in 3 people

would consider giving up work to care for elderly parents (Commons Library, TakingCare Survey, 2023)

60% women

3/5 informal carers in the UK are women
(AON)

84% of employees

with an elderly dependent said they feel more stressed at work (Carers UK)

 

The business case for providing elderlycare support

Businesses could save £4.3 billion a year in unplanned absences by providing better support for carers (Carers UK)

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Retain and support your best people

Our experts can empower your employees to stay in work, building their careers,  instead of stepping back.

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Improve mental health and productivity

Employees worry less and focus more on their own career goals while their elderly loved ones are cared for. 

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Reduce absenteeism and burnout

Make elderlycare easier to navigate, avoiding absences or burnout from stress and  isolation.

Your employees are struggling to navigate the elderlycare system alone

How much you pay depends on how much money you have in the bank...
You'll pay >>> Some of your care fees All of your care fees
England £14,250 £23,250
Scotland £21,500 £35,000
Wales £50,000 £50,000
N. Ireland £14,250 £23,250
And even if you qualify for support, it doesn’t go far…
Lower rate  £61.85  Must pass day-time or night-time disability assessments.
Higher rate  £92.40
  Must pass both day-time or night-time disability assessments. 
This is how much you'll pay for care per year:
Residential care homes Nursing care homes Dementia care homes At home care
£67,496 £79,820
 £81,328
 £21,840
These average care home fees are based on self-funding care home fees data from carehome.co.uk
At home care fees are based on estimates from homecare.co.uk
 
You'll pay more for short-term respite care:
Residential care homes Nursing care homes At home care
£1,492 a week £1,765 a week
 £34.50 an hour
These average fees are based on respite care estimates from carehome.co.uk
£67,132 a year

average residential care cost (Carehome.co.uk)

6 months

You must have required support for 6 months before you qualify for the government’s Attendance Allowance. (Gov.uk)

60% of forms

But even then, 60% of Attendance Allowance forms are rejected. (Homecare.co.uk)

14,000 requests

Local councils turn down 14,000 requests for social care every week. (Age UK)

Attendance Allowance

A benefit for people in England and Wales who are over State Pension age and need care due to illness or disability. It’s tax-free and paid weekly to help cover the costs of care. 

Pension Age Disability Payments are available for people in Scotland.Dot_Pencil

 

Mintago is the only elderlycare benefit that offers complete support: care experts combined with specialised financial advisers.

Provide your employees with personal, empathetic support from experts who understand what they’re going through.

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UNDERSTAND
We’ll guide your employees through every decision
We know it can be tough understanding all your options, so we’ll walk your employees through every form, every application and every decision.

FIND
We’ll help your employees find the right care 
Our dedicated care experts will work with your employees and their families to find care that ticks all the right boxes.

FUND
We’ll help your employees secure the money for care
Funding is the number one challenge for carers in the UK. Our experts will help your employees find the money to pay for care in a way that works for them and their families.

"Having someone who knew the difference between homes that look good and homes that actually deliver gave us such peace of mind."

John & Dave, Lincolnshire
"Having someone coordinate everything made the transition manageable instead of overwhelming."
Mark, Leeds
"I had no idea I was entitled to all this help. I thought I was on my own."
Kathy, Swansea
"With work and kids, we'd have struggled to gather all this information on our own."
Tom & Emily, Brighton

Dedicated support, every step of the way

Managing elderlycare can leave your employees feeling lost and isolated.But we’ll walk them through every decision and every application with ease.

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Our unbiased experts will walk your employees through the pros and cons of every decision without any jargon. They’re not paid commission and have your people's best interests at heart.

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We don’t just send your employees a bunch of links - we actually help your employees manage care by filling out forms, analysing care home contracts and more.

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Our experts have 10+ years of experience, so they can help your employees find hidden benefits, spot common mistakes on applications, and provide essential insights into care home quality.

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You can’t put emergencies on hold. That’s why we respond to urgent requests within 24 hours of acknowledgment – so they can get help the help and advice they need, as soon as they need it. 

We’ll ease the pressure on your employees with plenty of hands-on support

Our team provides much more than advice – it's hands-on, practical support. That way your employees can worry less about managing care and enjoy more time with their loved ones.

STEP 1. CARE SUPPORT

Dedicated care experts help your employees find the right care for their elderly loved ones

  • Minimum of 10 years of care experience
  • Crisis response guidance and practical support
  • Video and phone consultations
  • 24 hour average response time from acknowledgement
         We can help your employees with…
    • Understanding care options
    • Ongoing care advice
    • Care needs assessments
    • Care home sourcing and matching
    • At-home care arrangements
    • Hospital discharges and transitions
    • Applying for government support
    • Avoiding common mistakes
    • And much more…
STEP 2. FUNDING ADVICE

Specialised independent financial advisers support in securing funding and protect family finances

  • Decades of experience of later-in-life advice and financial planning
  • SOLLA Associate members
  • Equity Release Council members

 

           We can help your employees with…
    • Finding funding for care
    • Contract analysis
    • Later in life financial planning
    • Investments and savings advice
    • Intergenerational family planning
    • Power of Attorney
    • And much more…

SOLLA

A UK organisation that accredits financial advisers who specialise in helping older people and their families. It ensures advisers have the knowledge and empathy to guide people when making decisions on care costs, pensions, and later-life planning.Dot_Pencil

 

The types of elderlycare, explained

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At home care

A carer visits the home regularly to help with daily tasks like cleaning, personal care and shopping.

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Live-in care

A carer moves into the home to provide round the clock support, care and companionship.

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Respite care

Short-term care that gives family members a break. This can be provided at home, or in a care setting.

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Assisted living

Independent living (usually in a flat) with staff available for support when needed..

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Residential care homes

Communal living with staff who provide meals, activities and help with personal care.

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Nursing care homes

Residential homes with qualified nurses to provide medical support.

Specialist care options

For more specific care needs

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Dementia care

Specialist support for people with memory loss – available for residential or at-home care)

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Palliative/end of life care

Care that’s focussed on easing pain and maintaining dignity in the final stages of life.

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Hospice care

Compassionate end of life care, provided in a hospital setting.

Elderlycare support + complete financial wellbeing

Our comprehensive platform comes with dozens of additional benefits for your team

  • Salary sacrifice savings
  • Retail discounts
  • Independent financial advice
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health cash plans and insurance
  • Pension Search and Dashboard
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Support your employees when it matters most

 

Book a call with a member of the team to learn more about complete elderlycare from Mintago

 

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