If the plaster is flaky and soft then id suggest treating it to a good going over with a stripping knife! if its still bad then you really ned to get a plasterer in to have a look at it.
Youl be lucky to fnd someone just to paint the ceiling...grab a broom handle a roller and tray and a brush and do it yourself..save yourself a few quid.
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