Overnight Care in Wigan
Our overnight care service is often an ideal option if your loved one needs extra support and assistance throughout the night -with overnight care someone is always available.
What is Overnight Care?
When your loved one needs a little extra help at night, our overnight care service is an ideal solution especially if they are feeling anxious or afraid during nighttime hours.
An extension of care during the day, overnight care is there when your loved one needs it most. Our Care Professionals help with a variety of tasks, from assisting bathroom trips and helping them get into bed to giving medication and caring for specialist health concerns.
Overnight care is a great option for those who might feel a bit anxious or confused during the night and for families looking for peace of mind, knowing that their loved ones are in safe hands. With overnight care, you can rest assured and get a good night sleep, knowing that we are on hand to help throughout the night.
When to consider Overnight Care in Wigan?
It may be difficult to know when the time is right to organise overnight care. Typically, we suggest extra support for your loved one when you notice that they can’t carry out their daily tasks independently and need additional care throughout the night.
You might also consider overnight care if:
- You’re concerned for your loved one’s health and safety when you’re not there.
- Your loved one needs extra help with health conditions that need regular monitoring or assistance, like dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other chronic illnesses.
- Your loved one feels worried or confused at night.
- Your loved one has mobility issues or feels unsafe when they’re alone.
No matter how big or small, we can help assist your loved one and provide specialist support that’s tailored to their needs.
Types of Overnight Care in Wigan
We provide several types of overnight care in Wigan, including:
- Sleeping Night: A Care Professional stays overnight with your loved one, sleeping on-site and available to assist when needed throughout the night.
- Waking Night: A Care Professional stays awake and alert throughout the night, providing continuous monitoring and care for your loved one.
- Visiting or Sitting Night: A Care Professional visits regularly during the night, or stays for a set period, to provide care and support.
Speak to us if you’re unsure about the type of overnight care your loved one needs and remember, each type of overnight care is designed to offer the right type of support your loved one needs. Our team prioritises comfort, safety and overall-wellbeing to support individuals throughout the night.
The services included in Overnight Care
Our overnight care services provide continuous support and assistance throughout the night. Common assistance in overnight care includes:
- We monitor your loved ones throughout the night, making sure they are safe and secure.
- We assist with bathroom visits, medication reminders, or any needs that come up during the night.
- Our team offers companionship during night-time hours, which can be especially comforting for your loved one if they feel anxious or lonely at night.
- Our team are trained to respond to emergencies during the night. They can provide immediate assistance in case of falls, medical issues, or other emergencies that happen at nighttime.
- Our Care Professionals assist with personal hygiene tasks, from getting ready for bed and changing clothes to toileting.
- We ensure that medications are taken when they are needed throughout the night, waking your loved one to make sure they take the right dosage at the right times.
- Our Care Professionals can carry out light household tasks during the night, such as tidying up and preparing for the morning.
- Our overnight care services provide you and your family with peace of mind that your loved one is being cared for and monitored throughout the night.
Arranging overnight care or home care in Wigan is a simple process that can be organised by our friendly and supportive team. For more advice, get in touch online or call us on 01942 314259
Overnight care Wigan FAQs
What is the difference between overnight care and live in care?
The main difference between overnight care and live in care is that with overnight care, a Care Professional may arrive at your loved one’s house during the early evening and stay throughout the night, leaving in the morning. With live-in care, a Care Professional stays and lives in your loved one’s home, providing care around the clock.
What are the duties of overnight care?
Our Care Professionals will help with a variety of tasks throughout the night, primarily making sure that your loved one is comfortable, helped to sleep, reassured and feeling safe in their own home. Read our guide about the overnight care services we offer for more information.
How much does it cost for a carer to stay overnight?
The cost of overnight care varies depending on the level of care your loved one needs overnight. Costs differ by the type of overnight care needed, and typically, Waking Night is the most expensive service whilst Sleeping Night care is typically cheaper.