Overnight care in Gateshead

Find a self-employed carer for overnight care in Gateshead, Shipcote and Mount Pleasant and the places around. It's free for families, and you choose who to speak to.

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About overnight care

What it usually involves

A carer in the home overnight. With a sleep-in, they sleep there and help if needed. With a waking night, they stay awake the whole time.

How a self-employed carer can help

Help with the toilet in the night, reassurance after a bad dream, and someone there if your loved one wanders or falls. For the family, it often means the first proper night's sleep in a long time.

Questions worth asking

Do you offer sleep-ins, waking nights or both?
How do you charge if you're woken several times?
What do you need: a bed, a room, somewhere to make a drink?
Are you happy to be around pets?

Around Gateshead

Self-employed carers often cover several nearby places. Within 5 miles of Gateshead:

Shipcote 0.7 miles
Mount Pleasant 0.9 miles
Bensham 0.9 miles
East Gateshead 0.9 miles
Teams 1 mile
Saltwell 1 mile
Deckham 1 mile
Battle Field 1 mile
St Lawrence 1.1 miles
Old Fold 1.2 miles
St Peter's 1.2 miles
Newcastle upon Tyne 1.3 miles
Shieldfield 1.3 miles
Carr Hill 1.3 miles
Byker 1.4 miles

Days out near Gateshead

After a good night's sleep, the days feel easier. A few ideas within 5 miles:

The NewBridge ProjectGallery, free entry, 0.2 miles
Newcastle City MarinaPier, 0.6 miles
Newcastle Castle - KeepCastle, 0.7 miles
Side and Dean street view from Tyne BridgeViewpoint, 0.7 miles
Newcastle CastleMuseum, 0.7 miles
Chinese GardenGarden, 1 mile
Saltmarsh GardenNature reserve, 1.3 miles

Local help and support

Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Ask for a free care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment if you look after someone.
Care needs assessment
Age UK Advice Line
Free, confidential advice for older people, their families and carers, on care, money, benefits and more. Call 0800 678 1602.
Age UK website

Helpful guides

Questions families ask

How do we know if we need overnight care?

Common signs are frequent calls in the night, falls, wandering, or a family carer who is exhausted. The GP or a council assessment can help you decide.

Can we try one or two nights a week first?

Yes. Many families start that way, so the family carer gets some unbroken sleep.

What does self-declared mean?

The provider has told us, but we haven't seen any documents. It's fine to ask to see certificates or proof of insurance.

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