12-hour or 24-hour care: which does your family need?

Home care can be a few visits a week, a 12-hour shift, or round-the-clock support. The right choice depends on the patient's condition and how much help the family can give.

12-hour care may be enough if:

• The patient sleeps through the night without needing help.
• A family member is home and able to help for the other 12 hours.
• Most care, like medicines, dressings and meals, happens during the day.

24-hour care may be better if:

• The patient can't be left alone safely, or is at high risk of falls.
• They need help at night, for example with turning, toileting, oxygen or suction.
• Family members work or can't stay awake through the night.

Our team can talk through the patient's needs with you and suggest a care plan. You can always start with one option and change it later.