A cancer diagnosis can have a profound impact on you and your loved ones, affecting both physical health and emotional wellbeing.
We know that living with cancer can be highly challenging. Through our cancer care and support services, we provide personalised physical and emotional support to help you maintain quality of life and as much independence as possible. Our experienced specialists offer flexible care through live-in care, home care visits, and our care and nursing homes, adapting to your changing needs and circumstances.
If your care needs become more complex due to treatment side effects, complications, or progression of the illness, we are fully equipped to adapt our services to ensure you receive the right level of support at every stage.
What is Cancer care?
Cancer care provides personalised support for people living with cancer, addressing the physical, emotional, and practical challenges that can arise from diagnosis and treatment. Because every person’s experience of cancer is unique, the level and type of support required is tailored to each individual’s needs and circumstances.
Our cancer support services are designed to help individuals maintain independence, wellbeing, confidence, and quality of life. Depending on your needs, care may include 24-hour live-in support for ongoing assistance, regular home care visits for daily support, or tailored care within one of our care and nursing homes.
From personal care and symptom management to emotional support and companionship, we adapt our approach to ensure comfort, dignity, and continuity at every stage of life.
Our Cancer support services
Our cancer support services are designed to provide the best care for people living with cancer, built entirely around each person’s unique needs, preferences, and goals. We create personalised care plans that focus on physical wellbeing, independence, and quality of life, ensuring you or your loved one receives the right level of support at every stage of treatment and recovery.
Specialist Cancer care
Our specialist cancer care supports people with a wide range of needs, including those undergoing treatment, managing side effects, or living with complex health conditions related to cancer. Every care plan is tailored to the individual’s physical, emotional, and practical needs to ensure the best outcomes, independence, and quality of life.
Local Authority and NHS Partnerships
Agincare works closely with local authorities and the NHS to help people access the right level of support during and after cancer treatment. We partner with over 60 local authorities and NHS trusts across England, providing fully managed, tailored care packages. These partnerships ensure continuity of care, allowing individuals to access expert support in the community and benefit from a structured, supportive environment with the right interventions and ongoing assistance.
Nursing Care
We provide expert nursing care as part of our specialist cancer services, supporting clients with complex medical, personal, and emotional needs. Our team delivers personalised care including health monitoring, symptom and side-effect management, medication support, and assistance with daily living, helping clients to live safely, comfortably, and as independently as possible.
Meet Cher – Our Clinical Lead
Cher has enjoyed a long and varied career in health and social care across Europe and the UK. A registered nurse, she set up her own domiciliary care service in Monaco, later expanding it into France, supporting people with complex care needs. Before joining Agincare in April 2023, Cher worked for the DWP in disability analysis and as a Mental Function Champion. Cher oversees the clinical aspects of our live-in care service, including quality assurance, technical competency, and training.
Registered Nurse Care and Nursing Associates
Our specialist cancer services are supported by highly trained registered nurses and nursing associates, providing expert care for individuals with complex needs.
Registered nurses deliver personalised clinical care, including support with treatment side effects, symptom management, medication administration, and coordination with other healthcare professionals. They ensure that each person’s medical and well-being needs are met safely and effectively, supporting independence and quality of life.
Nursing associates work alongside Registered Nurses to provide day-to-day support, help with daily living activities, and assist in implementing personalised care plans. Their role bridges clinical care and hands-on support, helping individuals maintain dignity, comfort, and consistency in their care.
Together, our nursing teams provide a seamless approach to cancer care, ensuring that both medical and personal needs are met with professionalism, compassion, and expertise.
Costs of Cancer care
The cost of cancer care varies depending on the type of service, level of support, and complexity of individual needs. Understanding cancer support costs can help you plan and choose the right care for yourself or your loved one.
Our live‑in care for cancer starts from £1,135 per week, with transparent pricing and tailored quotes based on individual needs. Our experienced care advisors can guide you on paying for cancer care and help you explore funding options to ensure the right support is in place.
Already receiving cancer care and support? You could be paying more than you need to. Find out quickly with our Cost Savings Calculator, a simple tool that helps you compare your current care costs and see how much you could save with Agincare.
CQC information
When you are looking for information, be sure to visit the Care Quality Commission’s website. The CQC monitors and inspects care services and publish what they find to help you find the best care.
Funding
At Agincare, we work closely with individuals, local authorities, case managers and solicitors to ensure you receive the right funding and support for your needs. Our experienced team can guide you through available options, including local authority funding, NHS continuing healthcare and privately funded care, helping you make informed decisions with confidence and transparency.
Why choose Agincare’s Cancer services?
Our cancer services are trusted by thousands of families, local authorities across the country, and the NHS to deliver reliable, high-quality care. Our bespoke, fully-managed service is regulated by the CQC and rated ‘Good’.
One of the largest independent care providers in England, with decades of specialist care experience
Family-owned care provider established in 1986
Rated excellent on Trustpilot
Fully managed care provider
24/7 updates on your package of care via our app
Fully trained live-in care workers directly employed by us
Immediate and emergency starts available
Tailored support for varying levels of need, including specialist nurse-led care for complex conditions
Dedicated care supervisor to oversee your care
No lengthy contracts or exit fees – flexible, transparent support
Offer a range of services including live-in care, home care and care homes
All of our care workers are English-speaking and enhanced DBS checked
Reviews of our services
How to arrange care
Getting started with cancer care is simple and obligation‑free. Our step‑by‑step process makes arranging care straightforward and stress‑free:
Our expert team is here to guide you through every step with compassion and clarity, and there is no obligation to proceed.
Frequently asked questions
There are more than 200 types of cancer and we can classify cancers according to where they start in the body, such as breast cancer or lung cancer.
According to Cancer Research UK, breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, accounting for 3 in 20 (15%) of all cases in females and males combined (2016-2018).
The next most common cancers in UK people are prostate (14%), lung (13%), and bowel (11%).
Though there are more than 200 types of cancer, just these four types – breast, prostate, lung and bowel – together account for more than half (53%) of all new cases in the UK (2016-2018).
There are many factors involved in developing cancer. Having a healthy lifestyle does not guarantee that you will not get cancer. But it reduces your risk and improves your general health. It also reduces your risk of other illnesses such as heart disease.
Macmillan is the UK’s leading cancer support charity. They can support you and your family through a dedicated helpline, online chat and friendly community portal.
All our care and support staff complete the nationally recognised care certificate. Specific client needs-led training is taught by internal and external trainers and/or healthcare professionals.