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How much does cancer care cost?<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

When you\u2019re faced with a diagnosis of cancer it can be an extremely emotional and unsettling time for both you and your loved ones, so if the question of care arises you need to know that your options will be straightforward and transparent at all times. Because Helping Hands have been supporting people who are living with cancer<\/a> for over 30 years, we really understand how a potentially life-limiting condition can impact on a person\u2019s life. Therefore, our carers are compassionate, supportive and dedicated to helping you live as well as possible, for as long as possible.<\/p>\n

To ensure that we can offer you a flexible care package, we can provide care at home on both a visiting and live-in basis. We are also experts in offering palliative<\/a> and end-of-life care as well as respite care, if your family members or professional carers need to take a break.<\/p>\n

Our carers will come to you from just 30 minutes per week, up to around the clock live-in care so that your needs are expertly met, and you\u2019re always kept at the centre of your care journey. Our carers can do so much to help you remain as independent as possible at home, including personal care, medication support, mobility help, housework, meal preparation, supporting you to access the community and much more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Our visiting<\/a> and live-in care<\/a> services offer excellent value for money, as you\u2019ll have a package of care designed around your needs and will therefore be paying for a service that suits you perfectly. The costs below can be used to give you a rough idea of what you may pay.<\/p>\n

Visiting care outline costs<\/span><\/p>\n

Prices start from \u00a332.40<\/span> per hour for one-to-one home care<\/p>\n

Flexible costs for visits lasting 30, 45 or 60 minutes<\/p>\n

Prices depend on your location and complexity of your care needs<\/p>\n

Overnight care available as well as support provided during weekends and bank holidays<\/p>\n

Call-out fee of \u00a34.50 per visit to cover travel costs<\/p>\n

Free home visit from your local care specialist to assess your needs (for care lasting more than a month) and ongoing support<\/p>\n

Live-in care costs<\/span><\/p>\n

From \u00a31,675 per week for a single person<\/p>\n

From \u00a32,125 per week for a couple<\/p>\n

Our costs are based on your precise needs \u2013 this can include support with more complex<\/a> healthcare requirements.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Paying for cancer care<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

There are different options for paying for cancer care at home, whether it is funded for you, or you intend to pay for it yourself. To discover what your options are and the likelihood of receiving funding, the first thing you should consider is asking for a Financial Assessment from your local authority. Our team of expert customer care advisors will be able to help you work out what you\u2019re entitled to, and we also have lots of helpful advice on our website, including a\u00a0FAQ<\/a>\u00a0section covering care funding.<\/p>\n

Possible funding options<\/h2>\n

Knowing how you\u2019ll pay for your care when the time comes and having all of the steps in place will remove one source of worry for both you and your loved ones. You may be planning to pay for your care yourself, perhaps the family are helping out or you may be entitled to local authority funding, but regardless of the details it\u2019s important to have it all finalised so that you can just concentrate on living your best quality of life at home. It\u2019s sensible to talk through your options with someone independent who is an expert in care funding, so you can be sure you\u2019re receiving all the financial help you may be entitled to, and they will be able to tell you what asset thresholds exist, if any, in your particular circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Planning for cancer care<\/h2>\n \n \n \n

No-one ever wants to think they\u2019re going to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, however if the worst does happen it is sensible to plan for the future and the possibility of requiring care at some point. Not everyone who is diagnosed with cancer will require care of course, but as your cancer journey progresses it will become clearer what you may need to plan for, such as a hospital stay for instance. This could then influence whether you\u2019ll want some care in place for when you\u2019re discharged, or whether it\u2019s something you\u2019d appreciate from time to time to give your loved ones a break, such as\u00a0respite care<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Arrange cancer care today<\/h2>\n

By chatting to our friendly customer care team, you can have your mind put at rest about any care questions you and your loved ones may have. They are available to talk to you seven days a week, meaning there\u2019s always someone around if you need some helpful advice. Outside of these hours you can find a wealth of information on our website and even\u00a0request a call back<\/a>\u00a0if you\u2019d like one, for a time that suits you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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