Night care at home in London
A vetted, self-employed carer stays awake and available in your loved one’s home all night, usually from 10pm to 8am, so nobody has to face the night alone and the family can finally sleep.
- From £140 per night
- Awake and available all night
- Usually 10pm to 8am
What is night care?
With night care, a carer arrives in the evening, helps your loved one get ready for bed and stays awake and available until the morning, usually from 10pm to 8am (other times can be agreed). If your loved one wakes up, needs the toilet, feels unsettled or simply wants someone to talk to, there is a calm, familiar person right there.
Nights are often when worries grow. A parent who manages well during the day may become confused, anxious or unsteady after dark, and family members end up sleeping lightly with the phone by the bed, or driving across London at 3am. Night care is there for exactly that gap.
Viola introduces you to a vetted, self-employed carer who suits your loved one’s needs. You agree the arrangements directly with the carer, and we handle the agreement, invoicing and payments. Overnight care starts from £140 per night, and it can be combined with hourly care during the day or arranged for just a few nights a week.
Signs night care might help
- Your loved one gets up several times a night and is unsteady on their feet
- They have had a fall at night, or you worry they will
- They become confused, restless or anxious in the evening (often called sundowning)
- A family member is caring at night and is not getting enough sleep
- They have just come home from hospital and need extra support for a while
- They are frightened of being alone in the house after dark
How a night carer can help
Getting ready for bed
Help with washing, changing and settling down, at the pace your loved one is used to.
Night-time toilet trips
A steady arm to the bathroom and back, which matters most when someone is sleepy and unsteady.
Lower falls risk
Someone nearby means fewer risky trips alone in the dark and help straight away if something happens.
Calm and reassurance
A familiar voice when your loved one wakes up confused, anxious or restless.
Drinks and comfort
A glass of water, a warm drink, an extra blanket or a light left on.
A gentle morning
Help getting up and starting the day before the carer hands over or leaves.
Partner carers support everyday living. They do not carry out medical procedures.
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Hourly, live-in or overnight care?
Calculate your weekly price
The hourly rate is always £20, regardless of the day of the week, weekends or bank holidays. Travel costs are included, and there are no hidden fees or additional charges.
Calculate your overnight care
Overnight care starts from £140 per night. The carer stays awake and available all night, usually from 10pm to 8am, and other times can be agreed. It can be combined with hourly care during the day.
Live-in care prices
Prices start from £150 per day. The final rate depends on the level of support needed, and we will confirm it with you before anything is agreed.
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How much does night care cost?
Overnight care starts from £140 per night. The carer stays in the home through the night, usually from 10pm to 8am.
If you also need help during the day, hourly care is £20 an hour, the same rate every day including weekends and bank holidays, with travel included and no hidden fees.
Can we have night care just a few nights a week?
Yes. Some families book every night, others just two or three nights a week, for example to give a family carer a few full nights of sleep. Tell us what pattern you need and we will look for a carer who can manage it.
Can night care be combined with care during the day?
Yes. Many families combine hourly care during the day with overnight care. If your loved one needs someone there around the clock every day, live-in care from £150 per day may work out better value. We will talk it through honestly.
Is the carer awake all night?
Yes. The carer stays awake and available all night, usually from 10pm to 8am. Different times can be agreed to fit your loved one’s routine.
What does the carer need from us?
A comfortable place to sit near your loved one, and a clear idea of the evening routine. Before anything is agreed, you can talk to the carer and explain how nights usually go.
Can a night carer give medication or medical care?
Partner carers support everyday living. They can remind your loved one to take their medication, but they do not carry out medical procedures such as injections, IV drips, taking blood or wound care.
