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Home Care Services

24/7 Care at Home in Dartford & Kent

Live-in carer smiling and reassuring an older woman at home in Dartford, Kent

Round-the-clock support, day and night

Home carer helping an elderly woman with a drink during a domiciliary care visit in Dartford

Some people need to know that help is always there, whether that is at three in the afternoon or three in the morning. 24/7 care at home provides continuous support in familiar surroundings, so you or your loved one can stay at home safely instead of moving into a care home.

Mission Healthcare provides round-the-clock care across Dartford and north Kent. Depending on what is needed, this can mean live-in care, waking nights, sleeping nights, several visits a day, or a combination, backed by an on-call team. It can be combined with personal care, dementia care, specialist care or end of life care.

Our service is led by a UK-qualified doctor and a registered nurse, and we plan rotas carefully so you see a small, consistent team rather than a different face each day. Care plans are written with you and reviewed regularly, and our office team is contactable out of hours if anything changes.

Ways we provide 24/7 care

Live-in care, with a carer based in the home

Waking night care, with a carer awake throughout the night

Sleeping night care, with a carer on hand if needed

Several planned visits across the day and evening

Two carers together where the care plan requires it

Short-notice and emergency cover

Overnight support for people living with dementia

Care day and night at the end of life

Support in the first weeks home from hospital

An on-call team outside office hours

Our Care Services

Domiciliary Care
Personal Care
Live-In Care
Companionship Care
Respite Care
End of Life Care
Elderly Care
Specialist Care
Home Care
Autism & Learning Disability
Dementia Care
Physical Disability
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Arrange Round-the-Clock Care

Talk to our friendly Dartford team about 24/7 care. We will visit, work out the right pattern of support and explain the costs clearly.

Call +44 7470 367 720
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Live-in care or night care: which is right?

If someone needs company, reassurance and help at any time of day, live-in care is often the simplest answer: one carer lives in the home and is there throughout the day, with agreed breaks. If days are manageable but nights are difficult, night care may be enough. A waking night carer stays awake and is available continuously, which suits people who need frequent help, while a sleeping night carer rests in the home and gets up if needed. We will help you work out which pattern fits, and it can be changed later.

Keeping someone safe overnight

Nights can be the hardest part of the day, particularly for people living with dementia, people at risk of falls and those who need help to move, use the toilet or take medication. An overnight carer can help with all of this, offer reassurance during periods of confusion and make sure any problem is dealt with straight away rather than waiting until morning. Families often tell us the biggest difference is being able to sleep themselves.

How to arrange 24/7 care in Dartford

1. Get in touch. Call us on +44 7470 367 720 or send us a message. We will talk through the situation and explain the options, including live-in and overnight care.

2. Home assessment. We visit to understand needs during the day and at night, the layout of the home, equipment and any risks.

3. Your care plan and rota. We agree the pattern of support, introduce the carers who will be involved and set out how we keep in touch.

4. Care and ongoing review. Care begins, every visit is recorded, and we review the plan regularly as needs change.

Peace of mind for families

Round-the-clock care is often arranged by families who live far away, or who have been providing care themselves and are exhausted. We keep you informed with regular updates and, with your relative’s consent, share what our carers record. If you are not ready for continuous care, our respite care and companionship services can provide a break or a lighter level of support first.

What 24/7 care costs and how it is funded

The cost depends on the pattern of support: live-in care is usually charged as a weekly rate, while night care and multiple daily visits are charged by the visit or shift. We will explain the options and give you a clear, no-obligation quote, including how the cost compares with residential care. Kent County Council may contribute after a free care needs assessment, often through direct payments, and people whose needs are mainly health-related may be eligible for NHS continuing healthcare. Attendance Allowance and PIP can also help. We provide 24/7 care in Dartford, Greenhithe, Wilmington, Longfield, Swanley, Crayford, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Erith, Sidcup, Gravesend and Northfleet.

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Your 24/7 Care Questions Answered

Here are answers to the questions families in Dartford and Kent ask us most often about round-the-clock care at home.

It means support is available at any time of day or night. Depending on the care plan, that can be a live-in carer, a carer overnight, several visits a day, or a combination, with an on-call team outside office hours.
A live-in carer lives in the home and provides support throughout the day with agreed breaks and a proper rest period at night. True 24-hour care, where someone is awake and available at all times, usually needs more than one carer, such as a live-in carer plus a waking night carer.
A waking night carer stays awake throughout the night and is available continuously. A sleeping night carer rests in the home and gets up when needed. We will recommend which is appropriate based on how often help is needed at night.
We plan rotas so you see a small, consistent team. Familiar faces matter, especially for people living with dementia, and carers are introduced before they start.
We understand support is sometimes needed urgently, for example after a hospital discharge or a fall. Contact us and we will tell you honestly how quickly we can put care in place.
It depends on the level of support needed. For a couple, or for someone who needs a companion rather than continuous hands-on help, care at home can compare well with residential care. We will give you a clear quote so you can compare.
Yes. Round-the-clock support is often arranged for a few weeks after illness, an operation or a hospital stay, and can be reduced or increased as needs change.