How Care Homes Book Reliable Last-Minute Cover with Aeon Nursing

Staff sickness, surges in admissions, or unexpected gaps happen. Aeon Nursing provides reliable, compliant RGNs, RMNs and HCAs for last-minute and planned cover — without compromising safety or quality.

What “Reliable Cover” Means to Us

• Experienced staff: Vetted Nurses & HCAs with relevant setting experience.
• Rapid response: A dedicated team that can action requests quickly.
• Compliance first: Enhanced DBS, right-to-work, references, mandatory training checked.

Our Booking Process (Fast & Simple)

1. Request cover: Call 020 8149 1616 or use Refer a Client.
2. Role details: Tell us band/role, skills required, shift times, unit type, special notes (one-to-ones, dementia, PEG, etc.).
3. Matching: We propose the best-fit candidate(s) and confirm ASAP.
4. Confirmation: You receive booking details (name, arrival time, key checks).
5. Feedback loop: After the shift, share feedback — we’ll prioritise top performers for you.

Compliance & Safety — What We Check

• Right to Work
• Enhanced DBS
• References and employment history
• Mandatory training currency (e.g., BLS, Moving & Handling, IPC, Safeguarding)
• Role-specific skills (e.g., meds competency for nurses)

When to Use Last-Minute Cover

• Sickness/short notice absence
• Increased acuity or admissions
• Holiday periods and seasonal pressures
• One-to-one or enhanced observation needs

Making Cover Work Smoothly (Your Checklist)

• Share unit layout, handover style, medication policy, and escalation routes.
• Identify a named contact for the shift lead.
• Provide incident reporting procedure and key codes where appropriate.
• Offer a quick orientation (fire exits, moving & handling kit, documentation systems).

Ready to Book?

Refer a Client or call 020 8149 1616 for immediate requests.

FAQs

How fast can you confirm?

Often within the hour for urgent requests, depending on role and location.

Can we request specific workers again?

Yes — we keep preference notes to build a consistent team for you.

Do you cover nights and weekends?

Yes — subject to availability. Share your rota patterns and we’ll plan ahead.

We aim to provide consistent, person-centred care cover. Bookings are subject to availability and completed compliance checks.

Author & Content Writer: Dr Naeem Aslam