Overnight Care in Canterbury

Relationship-led and supportive Overnight Care in Canterbury from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.

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Highest regulatory ratings

16,000+ active clients

Recommended by 95% of our clients

10,000+ carers nationwide

Home Care rating 9.6

Highest regulatory ratings

16,000+ active clients

Recommended by 95% of our clients

10,000+ carers nationwide

Home Care rating 9.6

The Canterbury Overnight Care team, here to help every step of the way

Nights can be particularly worrying when you or a loved one needs support. Working across Canterbury, Faversham, Herne Bay, and Whitstable, we provide overnight care that ranges from sleep-in support for peace of mind to waking night care for those needing more regular assistance. As your local CQC-regulated provider, rated ‘Good’ and 9.6/10 on homecare.co.uk, we understand that quality overnight care depends on having properly trained, professional Care Professionals you can rely on completely.

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Why Overnight Care may be right for you

The right overnight support looks different for every family – it might start with a relaxing bedtime routine, including help with evening medications and getting comfortable for the night. For some clients, having a Care Professional sleeping nearby brings peace of mind, while others need more attentive support throughout the night. Our first step is always meeting with you and your loved ones to understand your situation, whether that’s help with mobility during the night, regular personal care, or simply knowing someone’s in the room nearby if needed. As one client’s family shared: “They made sure that everything that could be done was done, and meantime I was taken care of.” Each visit begins with what matters to you, building routines that help everyone rest a little easier.

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What we do to care for your loved ones

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 of a unique mix 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.

Tailored Overnight Care in Canterbury

The difference in our reliable overnight support shows in our clients’ feedback on homecare.co.uk. Family members often tell us how much peace of mind it brings knowing their loved one isn’t alone at night. As one daughter noted: “Mum’s carers are so patient and understanding… and manage to keep her safe and as happy as possible.” With our small team of 15 Care Professionals, you’ll see familiar faces who understand your preferences and needs.

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Trusted Overnight Care from experienced home care professionals in Canterbury

Under director Henry Iwunze’s leadership, our Care Professionals receive comprehensive training in all aspects of overnight support, including use of hoists and other mobility equipment. Our City & Guilds assured training covers medication management, moving and handling, and supporting people living with conditions like dementia and Parkinson’s. When you call our office, you’ll speak with someone who knows your situation personally and can ensure your overnight support adapts as needs change.

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Additional support and activities in Canterbury

Our established relationships with local GPs, district nurses and healthcare providers across Canterbury help create seamless 24-hour support. Through regular ‘Key to Care’ events, we maintain strong connections with specialist services, while our work with community health teams ensures coordinated care, particularly important during night-time hours. Supporting initiatives like the Bring Joy Foundation and Deepness Dementia’s programmes helps us better understand the challenges families face around the clock. This connected approach means we can respond quickly to changing overnight needs while maintaining professional, reliable support.

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  • Reach out and talk to the Canterbury team today

    Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Canterbury 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 01227 287 911, or fill out the form below.

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