Carepool provides an all-in-one mobile application designed to simplify Personal Budget (pgb) care management for care recipients and providers. The platform facilitates finding and scheduling caregivers, managing recurring care templates, and centralizing all necessary administrative tracking. This unified system helps users reduce time spent on paperwork associated with Jeugdwet, Zvw, Wlz, and Wmo care arrangements.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Individuals managing care with a personal budget (PGB) face administrative burdens related to scheduling, communication, and tracking hours for care providers. This administrative overhead can detract from their ability to participate fully in social activities or work. Coordinating care often requires extensive advance planning, limiting spontaneity and flexibility.
Solution
Carepool is a digital platform designed to streamline care coordination for individuals using personal budgets. The platform enables users to easily find and invite care providers, create care teams, and communicate efficiently through built-in chat and notifications. Carepool simplifies scheduling by providing an overview of caregiver availability and enabling the creation of reusable templates for recurring appointments. The app automates administrative tasks by providing a shared overview of worked hours, simplifying budget management and reporting.
Target Audience
Carepool targets individuals managing care with a personal budget, including PGB budget holders and representatives, as well as care providers ranging from professional caregivers to informal caregivers and students.
Features
- Personal care network creation through shareable invite links and QR codes
- Care team creation for efficient communication and coordination
- Integrated chat and notifications for real-time communication
- Caregiver availability overview for simplified scheduling
- Care template creation for recurring appointments, including time, location, and care category
- Shared hour tracking per caregiver for streamlined administration
- Filtering of care hours by period, care type, or caregiver for simplified budget management