Relationship-led and supportive Overnight Care in Darlington & Northallerton from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.

Highest regulatory ratings
Care for 18,000+ older people
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000 trained Care Professionals
Homecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Highest regulatory ratings
Care for 18,000+ older people
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000 trained Care Professionals
Homecare.co.uk rating 9.6/10
Overnight care means having a trusted Care Professional stay in your loved one’s home through the night, providing either sleeping night support – where they’re there if needed – or waking night care for those who require more comprehensive assistance. This might mean help getting ready for bed, support with mobility or personal care during the night, medication reminders, or assistance getting up and dressed in the morning. For families across Darlington, Northallerton, Richmond in North Yorkshire, Barnard Castle and surrounding villages, our overnight care often becomes essential after a hospital discharge when someone’s confidence has taken a knock, or when conditions like dementia or Parkinson’s mean extra support is needed during the night hours.



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We tailor overnight care around each person’s routine and needs. Some clients need regular checks and repositioning through the night, others require help getting to the bathroom safely, and some simply feel more secure knowing someone’s there. Our Care Professionals also support the evening and morning routines – helping with showering, getting changed, preparing meals, and making sure medications are taken at the right times. Because our team gets to know your loved one’s preferences and patterns, they can spot if something’s not quite right and respond quickly, whether that’s a change in mobility, signs of discomfort, or confusion that needs gentle reassurance. Overnight care can be temporary while recovering, or ongoing for those with longer-term needs.

We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of a unique mix of services to meet your needs.
Companionship care
We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.
Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.
Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.
Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.
Health appointment management
We support you to attend those important health appointments.
Community engagement
We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.
Transportation
Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.
Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
Local families value knowing someone reliable and caring is there through the night. One relative shared on homecare.co.uk how our team “acted quickly and positively” when circumstances changed, showing the “open-access, professional and creative response to the changing care needs” that overnight care often requires. Another daughter described how after her mum’s hospital stay and fall, her mum’s Care Professionals was “in place within a week” as promised, noting that “the team are lovely, all very caring and professional and above all treat Mum with dignity.”.

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Our Darlington and Northallerton team brings over a decade of local experience to overnight care. Our director’s Darlington Borough Council Stronger Communities Award reflects our commitment to the area. Every Care Professional receives specialist training covering safe moving and handling, supporting clients with dementia and Parkinson’s, managing medications during night hours, and recognising early signs of health changes that need attention. Being local means we have established relationships with district nurses, GPs and pharmacies across the area, so if more comprehensive support is needed during the night or early morning, we can coordinate that quickly. Our staff training emphasises not just the practical skills but understanding how unsettling nights can be for someone who’s unwell or confused, and how to provide reassurance with patience and calm.

Our connections with local healthcare providers mean overnight care is never delivered in isolation. We work closely with GPs, district nurses and community healthcare teams across Darlington, Northallerton, Richmond in North Yorkshire, Barnard Castle and surrounding communities, ensuring care plans stay current and any changes are communicated promptly. We’re also active in the local community through our Memory Lane Activity Cafe at The Salvation Army, our scam awareness talks, and our involvement with Dementia Friendly Darlington. Even when someone needs overnight care, our Care Professionals can help them stay connected to local life during the day – whether that’s visits to South Park, attending the Hippodrome Theatre, or maintaining routines that bring comfort and familiarity.

FAQs
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Eastbourne, Darlington, Denton, Northallerton, Catterick Garrison, Branksome, Holgate, Richmond, Barnard Castle, Harrowgate Hill, Bedale, Cockerton, Fremington, Firthmoor, Colburn, Whinfield, Middleton St George, Romanby, Newton le Willows, Catterick, Hurworth-on-Tees, Skerne Park, Hummersknott, Leeming, Leyburn, Hipswell, Ingleton, Brompton-on-Swale, Pierremont, Skelton, Red Hall, Hurst, Foxton, Staindrop, Gainford, Leeming Bar, Faverdale, Barningham, Albert Hill, Hawes, Middleham, Rise Carr, Morton-on-Swale, Middleton Tyas, Worton, Carlton, Carlton, Melsonby, Osmotherley, Sadberge, North Cowton, Scorton, Great Crakehall, Snape, East Cowton, Cotherstone, Scotton, Reeth, Swainby, Appleton Wiske, Merrybent, Harmby, Kirklington, Bainbridge, Scruton, Tunstall, Skeeby, Gilling West, Askrigg, Bowes, Neasham, Croft-on-Tees, Hilton, Kirkby Fleetham, Aldbrough St John, Redmire, Ingleby Arncliffe, Stainton Grove, Burneston, Barton, South Otterington, Eppleby, West Witton, Beaumont Hill, Bank Top, East Harlsey, Great Smeaton, Dalton-on-Tees, Manfield, Carthorpe, Welbury, Patrick Brompton, West Burton, Deighton, Ravensworth, Low Coniscliffe, Potto, West Rounton, High Coniscliffe, Spennithorne, Aysgarth, Carperby, Hudswell, Yafforth, Danby Wiske, Exelby, Finghall, Coatham Mundeville, Blackwell, Boldron, Newby Wiske, Romaldkirk, Stainton, Constable Burton, Stainton, Thornborough, Lartington, Brafferton, Bolam, Hackforth, East Witton, Cleasby, Thrintoft, Gunnerside, East Layton, Gayles, Ellerton-on-Swale, Nosterfield, Wensley, Stapleton, Kirby Sigston, Sutton Howgrave, Great Langton, Healaugh, East Rounton, Streetlam, Ovington, Ainderby Steeple, Marrick, Hornby, Hornby, Whashton, Langton, South Cleatlam, Forcett, Langthwaite, Thornton Rust, Burtersett, Arrathorne, Oak Tree, Newbiggin, Newbiggin, Bullamoor, Camp Hill, Summerhouse, Great Burdon, Piercebridge, Little Fencote, Easby, Kinninvie, Winston, Hutton Magna, Caldwell, Great Fencote, Grinton, Uckerby, Cleatlam, Well, Greta Bridge, Thoralby, Walworth, Newton Morrell, Barmpton, West Layton, Sedbusk, Kirby Hill, Strands, Moulton, Langthorne, Westwick, Hunton, Marske, Birkby, Low Row, West Scrafton, Agglethorpe, Melmerby, Hury, Over Dinsdale, Thimbleby, North Otterington, Gilmonby, Castle Bolton, Bolton-on-Swale, Warlaby, Barden, Appersett, Muker, Lovesome Hill, Washfold, Whitwell, Eryholme, Little Langton, Winton, Whaw, Little Newsham, Burrill, East Hauxwell, Ellerbeck, Heathwaite, Marsett, Headlam, Little Smeaton, Carlbury, Newsham, Archdeacon Newton, Wackerfield, Walworth Gate, Horsehouse, Gatenby, Hardraw, Brignall, Dalton, Brompton, Swinithwaite, Scargill, Girsby, Simonstone, Satron, East Appleton, Thwaite, Thwaite, Killerby, Woodhall, Firby, Crackpot, Caldbergh, Downholme, Low Dinsdale, Hunderthwaite, Deepdale, Ivelet, Countersett, Whorlton, Whorlton, Arkle Town, West Stonesdale, Keld, Booze, Theakston, Cotterdale, Stalling Busk, Nappa Scar, Newton Ketton, Morton Tinmouth, Hutton Bonville, Gammersgill, Angram, Braidley, Arkleside, Woodale, Cubeck, Swineside, Burtree Gate, Haughton Le Skerne, Hopetown, Brough With St Giles, Startforth, Coverham, Middleton One Row, Baldersdale, Little Crakehall, Ingleby Cross, Thornton le Beans, Thornton le Moor, Preston under Scar, Gayle, Aiskew, Helm, St Martins House, Slack Hills, High Sockburn, South Ellerton, Marrick Park, Hutton Hang, West Hauxwell, Garriston, Low Bolton, Blades, Kearton, Clack, Ravenseat, Houghton le Side, Newbiggin West, Helwith, Thwaite Holme, Bay House Farm, Cogden Hall, Jenny Hill, Carpley Green, Kidstones, Harrowgate Village, Aysgarth Falls, Catterick Bridge, Brompton Lakes, Forest, Fossdale, Skeeby Grange, Cedar Lodge, Thornberry, Westholme Hall, Alwent, South Thorpe, The Warrens, Dalton Gates, Whashton Green, Stanwick St John, Kiplin, Atley Hill, Hewitson Hill Cottages, Wood Hall, Langdale, Low Eskeleth, Landmoth, Walburn Hall
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
DL6 1, DL1 5, DL1 2, DL8 4, DL2 1, DL10 4, DL3 0, DL1 3, DL9 4, DL3 8, DL8 2, DL3 9, DL1 4, DL1 1, DL7 9, DL8 3, DL9 3, DL3 6, DL2 3, DL10 7, DL12 8, DL3 7, DL7 8, DL8 5, DL6 2, DL10 6, DL7 0, DL11 6, DL8 1, DL10 5, DL6 3, DL11 7, DL2 2, DL12 9
Home Instead Darlington & Northallerton is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.
A Care Professional sleeps at your home overnight. This is a good option for those who don’t require much nightly supervision, but who would feel safer and more comfortable knowing there is someone sleeping nearby should they need help.
A Care Professional is awake and on duty in your home throughout the night. This is the best option for those who require more support or assistance during the night, such as with administering medication, bathroom visits, repositioning, or other issues.
Having care at home overnight means that you or your loved one can feel safe and supported within their own home, no matter what time of day or night it is. Knowing there is someone nearby helps provide peace of mind during the nighttime hours, resulting in a better night’s sleep.
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Darlington & Northallerton team. If you would like to hear what clients say about us please take a peek at our Home Care verified reviews. If you would like more information about our high quality Overnight Care service, please call us on 01325 467833, or fill out the form below.

