# 24-hour and night care: your questions answered

Short answers about 24-hour and night care. For the full service page, see below.

Source: https://healthcare.servq.in/services/24-hour-night-care/faq/

### Is 24-hour care one person for the whole day?
No. It is arranged as a day carer and a night carer with a handover. One person working 24 hours without rest is unsafe for both the carer and the patient.

### Can I book night care only for a few nights?
Yes. Night attendants can be booked for a single night, a week or on a continuing basis, subject to availability in your area.

### What if the night attendant needs a nurse for a medical task?
Attendants do not do medical procedures. If a doctor has prescribed injections or similar care, we can add a nurse visit alongside the attendant.

### Can I book 24-hour care for one week only?
Yes, for a fixed period such as a week after discharge, subject to availability.

### Do the two carers meet at handover?
Handover can be in person or through written notes. The aim is that nothing is missed: medicines, food, sleep, mood and anything to watch.

### What if the night carer falls sick?
We arrange a substitute where we can and tell you early. Honest communication matters more than a promise we cannot keep.

### Can 24-hour care include a nurse?
A nurse can be added for medical tasks such as injections, in addition to attendants. Nurses visit for tasks; they do not usually stay all day.

### Is 24-hour care a replacement for a hospital?
No. If your doctor advises hospital care, follow it. Home care suits stable conditions that can be managed with help at home.

> **Note:** **In an emergency, call 108 (ambulance) or go to the nearest hospital.** ServQ Healthcare supports planned and ongoing care at home.

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