Bridgewater Equity Release has outlined details of support resources for advisers which it plans to roll out throughout 2012.

The home reversion specialist will be adding to its range of sales and educational aids and is developing a number of ongoing events to provide advisers with quality information covering a number of equity release-related issues.

It says that ovver the course of the year advisers can expect to see:

* The launch of a series of support aids entitled, ‘Just a thought…’ with short information covering potential areas where equity release could be appropriate.
* The publication of a variety of sales aids covering areas such as house prices, gifting to children and frequently asked questions.
* The launch of a dedicated newsletter that advisers can brand as their own to send to clients.
* The launch of a specific Technical Helpline for advisers.
* More forums covering specific topics such as the recent ‘State Benefits Update’ events.
* The continuation of Bridgewater’s Broker Forums.
* The continuation of ‘Release’ – Bridgewater’s monthly newsletter.

Peter Welch , head of sales and distribution at Bridgewater Equity Release, said: “As we enter 2012 Bridgewater is looking at the year ahead and working on a series of initiatives that will support equity release advisers and provide ideas and information on how they can broaden their business in this area.