Our fees

About our fees

Most of our services are quoted to your individual circumstances at a fixed fee, so the price we quote is the price you pay. To access our fee guide or to pay an invoice, please click the appropriate link on this page. Contact us to learn more about our fees, or see our hourly rates here.

Why do you quote cases individually?

We offer every client a fixed fee service based on three variables: the complexity of the case, the urgency and the level of engagement required. This means that for non-complex or non-contentious cases, you will always pay a lower fee compared to those involving contentious aspects or urgent matters. We not only believe this is fair, but it's ethical pricing at its best. That's why Nova Care Consultants is the leading trusted partner with over 65 law firms and public bodies nationally.

Do you charge VAT?

We are required to charge VAT at the Standard Rate.

Payment

We accept BACS, bank transfer, cheque, credit and debit card payments. For ongoing clients, we're happy to set up Standing Orders or Direct Debit. You can make a payment online with our secure partner, Square. Just click the link below.

Can you act at no cost?

We can sometimes act on your behalf at no cost to you under Public Funding (formerly known as Legal Aid). Our team will always ensure you're aware of your statutory rights to access health or care services, which may be free at the point of contact. Contact us to discuss your situation, and we can help you understand your rights and eligibility.

Our hourly rate guide

Our Director Consultant's hourly rate is 150 per hour.

Our Senior Consultant's hourly rate is 120 per hour.

Our Consultant's (Senior Associate) hourly rate is 100 per hour.

Our Associate's hourly rate is between 90 per hour.

Our Assistant's hourly rate is between 70 per hour.

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Safeguarding Payment Disclaimer for Private Clients and Families

Due to the nature of our work, some services may require a third party to enter into a contract with us and arrange payment. Unless you have legal authority, such as an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or Court Appointed Deputyship for Property and Financial Affairs, payment should not come from the client being subject to a mental capacity assessment and should never come from a client's account where they a) cannot consent or b) has not given permission. You may wish to speak with us if you have a shared account, as you will need to understand that you are using your funds to pay us, not the clients. You may be able to justify this payment as a best interest decision under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, but we suggest you take independent legal advice before doing so.

We accept payment from third parties, such as solicitors acting on your behalf. Alternatively, we may agree for third parties (i.e solicitors) to hold our funds on account or invoice you, as we may be acting as an agent on their behalf in some cases. We also accept payment from a concerned party (e.g. a family member) and will provide a receipt for our services, which you may reimburse yourself later.

For lifetime gifting or testamentary capacity assessments, we generally do not accept direct instructions in the absence of a referral from a legal or regulated professional where the person who is instructing us may or will benefit from our intervention.

As part of our due diligence, we may verify with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) to confirm whether a Power of Attorney or Court-appointed Deputyship is registered and valid. We are authorised agents and have access to the OPG register as registered health and care professionals, and by engaging with our service, you consent to us making these checks.

If you have any questions, we are always happy to discuss them confidentially. Please call us on 0333 335 6547.

This disclaimer is in place to protect us as the professionals, you as the instructing party and most importantly, the client we are supporting.