Overnight Care in Warrington

Overnight care is suitable for everyone who needs care and support during the night, giving you and your loved one peace of mind. For example, it could be short-term post-operation care where you or your loved one needs assistance with getting dressed, going to the bathroom, taking medication during the night or some complex activities such as changing the Stoma bag, wound management and dressing, ventilation monitoring, etc. However, it could be simply for support knowing that you are not alone during the night and someone is there for you when you need help.

The most common reasons for having overnight care are:

• Overnight care for Dementia– dementia is a progressive degenerative brain disease affecting the brain causing memory loss, disorientation and in some cases incapability to speak. The person suffering from dementia, especially in the late stages of it could wake up during the night disoriented and feeling lost. Having an overnight carer brings peace of mind that your loved ones will be taken care of/supported, ensuring they are safe and comfortable in their own home.
• Post-operation overnight care– usually this is short-term care supporting you or your loved one during the night. Depending on your situation you might simply need assistance to go to the toilet, dress/undress, change pressure point positioning during the night, administrate medications, complex care such as catheterisation, stoma care and wound management, or just a companion to not fill alone.
• Mobility issues– if you or your loved ones have a broken sleep pattern and require visiting the toilet often but are experiencing mobility issues, our carers will be there for you to accompany you safely avoiding falls and any other obstacles.
• Incontinence– with age is normal to experience problems with controlling our bladder and bowel. Consequently, the visit to the toilet is more frequent than usual. With the support of our carers, you would not need to worry about the trips to the toilet as they will help you reduce trips and falls during the early hours of the night.
• Companionship– feeling lonely could be depressing and scary, especially during the night. With the care and support of our carers, you can have the peace of mind that you are not alone at your home and always can ask for help whenever it is needed.
• Overnight Respite Care– sometimes families are looking for their loved ones but as every human being, they need a break. Our respite overnight care is for those of you who want to recharge during the night and have the peace of mind that your loved ones are looked after without the stress that they need to be awake during the night. Moreover, respite overnight care could be for your live-in carers too, who need their sleep too especially if you require 24/7 supervision.

Everyone has a unique situation and requirements and our goal is to provide you with a bespoke tailored care plan covering all your needs, so you feel comfortable and safe in your own home.

There are three types of overnight care:

• Waking Overnight Care – waking carer is when care comes and stays at your home during the night. The carer will stay awake the whole time monitoring your well-being to ensure you receive the whole support you need – from changing positions to relief pressure points to administering medications and toilet visits during the night.
• Sleeping Overnight Care – sleeping care as waking care is when the carer comes and stays during the night with the main difference being that the carer sleeps and requires a bed to sleep during the night and can help you only when you request. They could be woken up to 3 times per night. Usually, this type of overnight care is for the ones who do not require regular support but it is ideal for the ones who do not want to be left alone at home during the night.
• Respite Overnight Care – this type of overnight care is usually for live-in carers who work during the day and require breaks during the night.

We at Alcedo Care provide only Waking Overnight Care and Respite Overnight Care. If you want to learn more about these services, please get in touch with us today.

As with any other services we offer, overnight care is the continuum of daycare. Activities included in the service are but not limited to:

• dressing/undressing – preparing you to go to bed and get dressed in the morning
• pressure points and repositioning – our carers will ensure that you feel comfortable during the night and switch your position so you avoid stiffness and numbing while laying and sleeping in bed
• administration of medicine – our overnight carers will ensure that you take your medications on time during the night especially if you require taking medications after the operation which requires strict scheduling
• hydration
• Toileting and bathing – our carers will help you and support you discreetly, ensuring that you are taken care of with dignity and respect.

There are many benefits of overnight care, especially for those who require 24/7 supervision and care. Here is a short list of some of the benefits of having overnight care:

• 1-to-1 care – our care plans are tailored specifically to your needs and our carers will ensure that you receive the best quality of home care with a personal attitude towards you.
• Peace of mind to you and your family – you and your family can sleep soundly during the night knowing that someone is looking after you, supporting and helping you whenever you need help and support
• Tailored care plan – we work with you and your loved ones to ensure that our bespoke care plan covers all your needs and requirements so that you receive the care you need.
• Experienced team of professionals – all of our carers are trained and have experience in providing home care services. Moreover, depending on your situation we have a nurse-led complex team who can care, support and nurse you at who so that you feel comfortable in your home and surrounding.

Overnight Care is suitable for live-in carers who require take a break during the night. You can have a live-in carer but like every human, they need to rest and sleep. The Overnight carer is the one who will take charge during the night and pass the shift to your regular carer in the morning.

• Fast Mobilisation: Because of our extensive network of home care branches, in-house training team and over 1000 staff we have the resource to mobilise packages of care quickly
• Constantly Innovating: We use the latest care software, including digital care plans, electronic medication records and family access portals, and are constantly innovating to support the care we provide.
• Family Owned, With Real Family Values: We are family owned and run, with family values at the heart of everything that we do for both our clients and our staff.
• Highest Rated Home Care Provider: We are one of the highest-rated large home care groups in the UK, with multiple awards and recognitions under our belt. Our clients repeatedly vote for us to achieve homecare.co.uk top 20 homecare provider status.
• Expert Teams: As well as dedicated care assistants, we have a team of registered nurses who lead our complex care division – our team are not only well-qualified but also incredibly compassionate and caring.

To find out more about the costs of overnight care and what funding options for overnight care you may be eligible for, contact Alcedo Care Warrington on 01925 598818 or complete our enquiry form to request a callback.

We also offer Dementia Care, Elderly Care and Home Care.