Overnight Care
We provide overnight care support during night-time hours, typically between 10pm and 7am.
We provide waking night care where your carer remains awake and alert throughout the night to provide active support whenever needed.
Why choose Hamill Homecare for Overnight Care:
General night-time support:
Monitoring and assistance for various care needs throughout the night
Regular repositioning:
Essential for pressure sore prevention and comfort
Oxygen or ventilator monitoring:
Ensuring safety for those with breathing support needs
Dementia support:
Managing night-time confusion, wandering or, distress
Personal care assistance:
Help with toileting, medication, and other needs throughout the night
Emergency response:
Immediate support for any urgent situations that arise
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Care shouldn’t stop when the day end. Our overnight care, whether waking or sleeping, runs from 11pm to 7am, giving peace of mind and consistent support throughout the night.
Our hourly rate is £39, each reflecting the same unhurried, compassionate approach that focuses on comfort, safety, and wellbeing – not just ticking off tasks.
How Overnight Care Works
The carer providing your overnight care will be a member of your regular care team, ensuring continuity and familiarity. They will be fully trained to meet all of your care needs and remain alert and attentive throughout their shift.
Our overnight carers provide active support throughout the night, responding to any needs that arise while ensuring you feel safe and comfortable in your own home.
How do I pay for Overnight Care?
You can arrange for Hamill Homecare to provide overnight care either:
Privately: You will be responsible for all costs
Using SDS Option 2: You are given an assessed budget by the Council and have the freedom to choose your own care company. You may need to pay a ‘top up’ to meet our costs.
What happens next?
Following your initial enquiry and once we have a basic understanding of your needs, our care co-ordinator will visit your home to complete a thorough assessment. This assessment forms the basis of your personalised care plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is overnight care?
Overnight care refers to support provided during nighttime hours, typically between 10pm and 7am. It’s designed for individuals who are vulnerable, have medical or personal care needs during the night, or cannot be safely left alone while sleeping.
Who typically requires overnight care services?
Overnight care benefits older adults with dementia or risk of falls, people with disabilities or mobility issues, ventilator-dependent individuals, people with epilepsy or unstable medical needs, palliative care patients, and post-operative patients recovering at home.
What types of overnight care are available?
We provide waking overnight care, where the carer remains awake and alert throughout the night to provide active support as needed.
What can I expect from an overnight carer?
Your overnight carer will be a member of your regular care team who is fully trained to meet all your care needs. They remain alert and attentive throughout their shift, ready to respond to any needs that arise.
How is overnight care funded?
Overnight care can be organised directly and privately funded. If overnight care is an assessed need identified by your social worker or NHS staff, it may be wholly or partially funded through Self-Directed Support options.
Can overnight care be provided alongside other services?
Yes, overnight care often works as part of a comprehensive care package that may include personal care, practical support, or complex care services during daytime hours.
Is overnight care available every night?
Yes, we can provide overnight care as frequently as needed, whether that’s occasional nights, weekends, or every night of the week.
