Overnight Care

What is overnight care?

Overnight care is when a carer stays overnight in your own home to ensure someone is there to help and support during the night from 10pm – 7am. Our professionally trained overnight carers are on hand to help throughout the night to assist with a variety of health care needs including complex care. They can administer medication, help them move position in bed or even be a source of comfort for those with dementia who feel confused and are unaware of what time it is.

With a night-time carer, help and support is available at any time during the night. This means you or your loved one can stay in your own home. Overnight care is a perfect solution for families and loved ones as they have peace of mind knowing there is a carer on hand to help with their every need.

What can overnight care assistants help with?

What do carers do at night? Everyone’s needs are different and our overnight care assistants are on hand to help with a variety of health care and support needs including:

• Toileting
• Medication administration for example pain relief
• Helping someone move positions in bed if they are recovering from surgery or an illness
• If they are living with dementia – they may feel confused and are unaware of what time it is
• Mobility – ensure they don’t trip or fall during the night
• Personal care including dressing and undressing for bed
• Assisting them in and out of bed

What are the benefits of overnight care?

• Perfect for the main caregiver or families who are providing support during the day but are unable to be there during the night
• Peace of mind for families – as they know their loved one has professional care and support during the night
• Someone is always there if an emergency situation arises
• Extremely beneficial for loved ones who feel anxious and lonely during the night
• Knowing someone is there will ensure a good night’s sleep. A good night’s sleep is essential for our mental health and wellbeing.

How can I arrange overnight care?

Having access to this kind of support makes a world of difference to our families. Our overnight care service is extremely flexible as everyone’s needs and requirements are different. In the first instance, please call our waking night care team on: 0800 138 4030 or email: [email protected]

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