Domiciliary care
Overnight care at home
Evening routines and night-time reassurance at home, with the overnight model agreed following an assessment.
Overview
About overnight care
Nights can be the hardest part of the day to cover. Overnight support means someone is there for the evening routine and through the night, so the household can rest.
The right overnight model depends on what happens during the night. We agree that after an assessment rather than assuming, and we will be clear about what a given arrangement does and does not cover.
What it covers
What this support can include
- Evening routines and settling for the night
- Reassurance for people who wake disorientated or anxious
- Support getting to and from the bathroom
- Repositioning and comfort where this is part of the agreed plan
- Drinks and light refreshments during the night
- A morning handover before the day begins
Who it suits
Who this is often right for
- People who are unsettled, anxious or at risk during the night
- Family carers who are not sleeping because they are on call
- People recovering at home who need reassurance overnight
- Households trialling overnight support before deciding long-term
How we work
Our approach
The model is agreed, not assumed
How an overnight arrangement works is set out clearly after assessment so expectations match reality.
Written night records
What happened during the night is recorded so the day team and family are informed.
Reviewed regularly
Overnight needs change quickly. We review the arrangement rather than leave it running unchanged.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Related support
Other ways we can help at home
Speak to us
Talk to our care team
If you are unsure where to start, a short conversation is usually the quickest way to find out whether we can help.