Clear, honest pricing
No set-up fees. No hidden extras. Just the right Personal Assistant, at a fair hourly rate.
What our Personal Assistants charge
£22 – £26 per hour
Our Personal Assistants are self-employed and set their own rates. Most charge between £22 and £26 an hour, depending on the support you need.
Calibre Quality Care does not charge you any additional fees.
What affects the hourly rate?
Type of support
Companionship and domestic help is often at the lower end; personal care and more complex support is usually higher.
When you need support
Evenings, weekends and bank holidays may cost more.
Visit length
Your PA will agree a minimum visit length with you.
Travel
If your PA drives you to appointments or outings, mileage may be charged.
Your PA will confirm their rate with you before any support begins, so there are no surprises.
Why more of your money goes on your care
Traditional care agencies have large overheads – offices, management layers and set-up fees – which are built into their hourly rate. Because our Personal Assistants are self-employed, more of what you pay goes directly to the person supporting you.
| Traditional care agency | Calibre Quality Care |
|---|---|
| Who you seeRotating staff, often different faces each week | Who you seeThe same PA you chose, every visit |
| Visit styleOften short, task-based slots | Visit styleTime over task, at your pace |
| Set-up feeOften charged | Set-up feeNone |
| Where your money goesLarge share to agency overheads | Where your money goesMost goes to your PA |
Ways to pay
Paying privately
You'll receive a clear invoice, along with care notes so you can see what support was provided.
Direct Payments
Our PAs can be paid using a council Direct Payment. Our invoices and care notes make record-keeping simple.
Personal Health Budgets
If you have an NHS Personal Health Budget, talk to us about using it for PA support.
Common questions about cost
Is there a set-up or registration fee?
No. There is no set-up fee to be introduced to a Personal Assistant.
Is there a minimum number of hours?
Our PAs can visit from as little as an hour a week. Your PA will agree a minimum visit length with you.
Can I meet the PA before agreeing a rate?
Yes. You meet your chosen PA face-to-face before support starts, and agree the details together.
Can I use a Direct Payment?
Yes. Many of our clients use Direct Payments, and we make the paperwork straightforward.
Want an idea of cost for your situation?
Call us for a free, no-obligation chat about your needs and we'll give you a clear idea of what support would cost.