In shortNight care means a carer is with the person overnight, either awake all night or sleeping at the home and on hand if needed. It keeps people safe after dark and lets family carers get the sleep they need. Waking nights and sleeping nights Waking nightSleeping night Carer isAwake all nightAsleep at the home, on hand if needed Best forHelp several times a night, high falls risk, end of lifeReassurance, occasional help Carer needsSomewhere comfortable to sitA bed or bedroom What carers do at night Help to the toilet and continence care through the night. Repositioning to protect skin, as the care plan sets out. Reassurance for someone who wakes confused or anxious, which is common with dementia. Medication support at night if it is in the plan. Calling for help quickly if something is wrong. Who uses night care People living with dementia who are awake and restless at night; people at high risk of falls; people coming home from hospital; people receiving end of life care; and families who are exhausted from broken nights.