Overnight care at home, every night
Waking and sleeping night support for clients who need assistance, supervision, or reassurance during the night — across South London and Kent.
What overnight care is
Overnight care provides a dedicated carer in the home during the night. It is suitable for clients who need support, monitoring, or assistance at night but do not require round-the-clock live-in care. It gives families confidence that their loved one is safe and supported from the moment they go to bed until the morning carer arrives.
Aegys Homecare Services provides both waking nights and sleeping nights, depending on the level of support needed.
Waking night
A waking night carer remains fully alert throughout the night, typically from 10pm to 7am or agreed hours. The carer does not sleep and is available to assist the client at any time during the night.
Waking nights are suitable for clients who:
- Need frequent repositioning or pressure area care during the night
- Have dementia and may become confused, distressed, or attempt to leave the home at night
- Are at risk of falls during the night
- Require medication or clinical interventions overnight
- Need support with continence care during the night
- Have complex conditions requiring monitoring and observation
Sleeping night
A sleeping night carer is present in the home overnight and sleeps in a designated room, available to respond if needed. The carer is not expected to provide active support throughout the night but can be called upon if the client needs assistance.
Sleeping nights are suitable for clients who:
- Feel anxious or unsafe being alone at night
- May occasionally need support but do not require constant attention
- Are recovering from illness, surgery, or a hospital stay
- Have family carers who need to sleep without being on call
- Live alone and need the reassurance of someone being present
Which option is right
The right type of overnight care depends on how frequently the client needs support during the night and the nature of that support. A free home assessment will help determine which option is most appropriate.
In some cases a combination of a sleeping night carer and a morning visit may be the most suitable arrangement. The Aegys team will discuss all options during the assessment and recommend the most appropriate and cost-effective solution.
Overnight care and the Care Circle model
Overnight care works best when the night carer knows the client well. Through the Care Circle model, Aegys ensures that overnight carers are part of the client's familiar team wherever possible, briefed on the client's routines, preferences, and any specific needs that may arise during the night.
How to get started
Getting overnight care started begins with a free home assessment. A senior member of the Aegys team visits to understand the client's overnight needs, the home environment, and any clinical or safety considerations. A personalised care plan is created together with the client and family.
To arrange a free assessment or discuss overnight care options, call 0203 747 4733 or email [email protected]. The team is available seven days a week.
