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Adding an Active Overnight Period in the App

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Overview

This guide explains how Support Workers can record Active Overnight Periods during a sleepover shift using the Astalty app.

Active overnight periods are used to capture any time you are awake and providing support during a sleepover.

Adding an Active Overnight Period

  1. Open your sleepover shift in the app

  2. Tap Active Overnight Periods

  1. Tap Add Period.

You will then:

  • Confirm or adjust the start time

  • Enter the end time (or update it later)

  • Add a reason for the disturbance

  • (Optional) Upload evidence by selecting:

    • Gallery, or

    • Camera

  1. Tap Add Period to save

You can add multiple active overnight periods within the same shift by repeating these steps.

Editing an Active Overnight Period

If you need to update an existing period:

  1. Open the Active Overnight Periods menu

  2. Select the relevant period

  1. Make any required changes:

    • Update the end time, or

    • Select a duration preset

  2. Tap Update Period to save

Important Notes

  • Active overnight periods should be recorded as they occur during your shift

  • If you forget to enter an end time, you can update it later

  • When clocking out, you will be prompted to end any active overnight period that is still in progress