BEWARE SHARKS OFFERING TO GET YOU CASH FOR CARE

I’VE heard worrying reports about companies charging elderly, vulnerable people thousands to ‘help’ them arrange NHS-funded homecare.

It relates to something called NHS continuing healthcare – cash that’s ring-fenced for some patients with extremely complex needs to pay for nursing at home. Accessing this can be a tricky process, and there are companies online which claim to be able to do the paperwork, but for a huge upfront fee. I’m told these companies target people who are clearly not eligible for continuing care and then, when they don’t secure the care, don’t give a refund.

I want to put a stop to it. If anyone has been contacted by a company like this, please write and tell me. And for genuine advice on NHS continuing healthcare, contact your GP.