{"id":345966,"date":"2025-11-01T09:11:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T09:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/?page_id=345966"},"modified":"2026-02-04T09:35:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:35:03","slug":"costs-and-funding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/costs-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Costs and funding"},"content":{"rendered":"\t
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An introduction to home care costings<\/h2>\n \n

Understanding your home care costs can be daunting; that\u2019s why we try to keep it simple.<\/p>\n \n \n

We understand how stressful it can be organising home care for yourself or a loved one. That\u2019s why we\u2019ll aim to keep things as simple and straightforward as possible when it comes to costs.<\/p>\n

Depending on your needs, home care costs will vary.\u00a0Visiting care<\/a>\u00a0is charged at an hourly rate with\u00a0live-in care<\/a>, or \u201c24-hour care<\/a>\u201d, quoted on either a daily rate for short-term respite or a weekly rate for ongoing care. We can discuss the level of care that is right for you and whether the cost of home care is financially sustainable for you and your family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Our customers trust us because we\u2019re:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We\u2019re fully upfront about our home care costs \u2013 you\u2019ll only pay whatever is agreed in your\u00a0care plan<\/a>, so no hidden fees or long notice periods<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Helping Hands are a private care provider rather than a care agency, which means you don\u2019t have to worry about agency fees or retainers<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re receiving funding through social services and have opted for direct payments, we\u2019re able to accept top-ups to these payments<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n

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An introduction to visiting care costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking for flexible support to complement your routines and lifestyle? Recieve all of this and so much more, with prices starting from \u00a332.40 per hour<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Our visiting care provides you with bespoke care that enables you to receive the support you need, when you need it \u2013 because we know that your care requirements are unique to you<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For care from as little as 30 minutes per week all the way up to regular calls every day, visiting care provides you with a flexible support package that gives you the support you need, when you need it<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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From the very start, we\u2019ll give you a clear picture of how much your care will cost \u2013 and this will be confirmed once we put a comprehensive\u00a0plan of care<\/a>\u00a0in place to suit your requirements<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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An introduction to live-in care costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you require a more comprehensive package of care, our ongoing live-in care prices start from \u00a31,675 per week for one person.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Live-in care could be the ideal solution if you require someone to assist you round-the-clock with your care needs but don\u2019t wish to move to a residential nursing home or hospice<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Your very own live-in carer will provide one-to-one support tailored to your exact requirements \u2013 for example if you have a\u00a0type of dementia<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 giving you peace of mind that you\u2019ll always be supported<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Live-in care can either be for a sustained amount of time with no planned end date, or in the form of\u00a0respite care<\/a>, which is for short-term solutions lasting less than four weeks<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Can I get financial support to pay for my care?<\/h2>\n \n

In England, the threshold above which you\u2019ll have to pay for your care in full is \u00a323,250.<\/p>\n \n \n

If your assets, including most investments and savings, are greater than \u00a323,250, your local authority will consider you able pay for your care yourself. It is worth noting that for\u00a0integrated care<\/a>\u00a0within your own home, the value of your property will not be taken into account.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re uncertain about your status, you can request a\u00a0Financial Assessment<\/a>\u00a0from your local council to see if you qualify for help towards your care costs. Your assessment will be an evaluation of your financial means, and will calculate whether:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n

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    What does support from Helping Hands look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Wondering whether care at home is worth it? Hear from two of our customers, Helen and Hannah, as they share how having a Helping Hands carer has transformed their life and given them them added independence and confidence.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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