24 hour care means there is always someone with your parent, day and night. It is for people who may need help at any moment. We can match you with a CQC-registered agency near you.
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24 hour care at home
24 hour care gives round-the-clock support at home. It is often provided by a team of carers working in shifts, so there is always someone awake and ready to help. Some agencies provide it with two live-in carers who share the day and night between them.
It is different from live-in care. A single live-in carer lives in the home and is there through the day, but needs a proper break and a night’s sleep. With 24 hour care, someone is awake and on duty at all times, including through the night.
This makes it suitable for people who need help often at night, who are at high risk of falls, or whose health needs mean they should never be left without help close by.
“Round-the-clock care at home, from a team on shifts or live-in carers.”
Hattie’s short versionEvery care plan is different. These are the things carers most often help with.
Is it right for you?
What usually happens once an agency gets in touch.
The agency will assess how much help your parent needs by day and night, and advise whether a shift team or two live-in carers would work best. They will also check the home has what carers need.
They will write a care plan and build a small team. Ask how they keep the same carers, how handovers work, and whether you can meet the team before care starts.
Once care begins, the agency should check in often and review the plan. If needs change, the mix of carers and shifts can be adjusted.
Costs and funding
24 hour care usually costs more than a single live-in carer because more carers are involved. Our cost guide explains what affects the price, and the calculator helps you estimate it. Care may be paid for from savings, by the council after a needs and financial assessment, or by the NHS in some cases, such as NHS Continuing Healthcare for complex health needs.
A live-in carer lives in the home but needs breaks and a full night’s sleep. With 24 hour care, someone is awake and on duty at all times, usually a team working in shifts.
It varies. It might be a small team working shifts, or two live-in carers sharing days and nights. The agency will explain their approach.
Shift carers usually do not sleep at the home, but live-in carers do. Ask the agency what space they will need.
For some people it is. It depends on their health needs, so talk it through with the agency and the health professionals involved.
Often, yes. Some families use it after a hospital stay or during a period of illness, then reduce it as things improve.
A carer lives in the home, giving support through the day and company at night.
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Care through the night, with a carer who is either awake or sleeps nearby.
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Support at home for people with serious health conditions or specialist needs.
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