PRICE GUIDE · CARE & SUPPORT · 2026–2027
Palliative Care cost in the UK
£25–£40 per hour. Typically £34.
Palliative care at home from a private agency costs about £25–£40 an hour, typically £34. Many people near the end of life qualify for NHS-funded care, which changes what a family pays. Waking nights, two carers and nursing input cost most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does palliative care cost in the UK?
| Low end | £25 | daytime carer visits, weekdays |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £34 | what most people pay |
| High end | £40 | nursing input and waking nights |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the carers and care agencies near you.
What moves the price
- NHS funding — fast-track NHS Continuing Healthcare can cover palliative care at home at the end of life
- Nursing input — palliative care that needs a registered nurse costs more than carer visits
- Night support — waking-night palliative care is priced above daytime visits
- Two carers — repositioning and moving a person safely may need two palliative carers
- Short notice — palliative care often starts quickly, and urgent starts can cost more
- Region — palliative care rates are highest in London and the South East
WHAT YOU GET
What a palliative care visit includes
Takes: From a few visits a week to round-the-clock care for the final days and weeks. Not included: Medical treatment, prescribing and clinical nursing tasks belong to the NHS and hospice teams; live-in and overnight care have their own guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common palliative care jobs
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How to pay less
- Ask the GP, hospital or hospice about fast-track NHS Continuing Healthcare for palliative care
- Contact your local hospice; many offer palliative care support at home free of charge
- Ask about benefits under the special rules for end of life, which are fast-tracked
Before you book
- Check the palliative care agency is registered with CQC, the Care Inspectorate, CIW or RQIA
- Ask what end-of-life training the palliative care staff hold and how they work with nurses
- It helps if everyone knows the person's wishes and any advance care plan
- Agree how the palliative care team will contact family and the GP if things change
Palliative Care cost: questions people ask
About £25–£40 an hour from an agency, around £34 being typical. Many people qualify for NHS-funded care at the end of life, so ask before paying.
It varies, from a few weeks to several months. Visits often increase as needs grow, sometimes ending in round-the-clock care.
Often, at least in part. In England, fast-track NHS Continuing Healthcare can fund care for people with a rapidly deteriorating condition at the end of life, and hospices across the UK provide free care. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own NHS arrangements.
Yes. Waking nights and sleeping nights are both available, and hospice night-sitting services may help.
Medical treatment, prescribing and clinical nursing are provided by the NHS and hospice teams rather than care agencies.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published home care and palliative care rates. They show a range rather than a quote.
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