Newsletter - Summer 2024
IN THIS ISSUE
New online Wellbeing and Activities Platform ~
New Service: Nail Care ~
Hungerford Dementia Cafe ~ Awards Success! ~
Who’s who at Bluebird Care
Home Care visits & Live-in Care
Bluebird Care provides premium care services to people who wish to remain living in the comfort of their own home.
We are incredibly proud to be rated outstanding for the well-led care standard by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Our servies are extremely flexible, ranging from 30 minute visits up to 24 hour live-in support. You decide what you need and when you need it.
Customer Testimonial
My dad's care needs have increased due to the progression of his dementia I had no hesitation, following consultation with the GP, to opt for live-in care in November 2023. We decided to remain with Bluebird Care as they had provided the care for my dad ever since his diagnosis over seven years ago This care has been excellent throughout this time and the exceptionally high standards have continued with the live-in care I have total peace of mind that my dad has the best and most appropriate care for his needs being provided by Bluebird Care 24/7.
My dad now has a much better quality of life, his dietary, personal hygiene and medical needs are taken care of plus he now has opportunities to visit places outside his home more frequently accompanied by the carers. I have seen a marked improvement in his well-being and happiness as a result of having the care package in place, he now has company throughout the day and no longer feels lonely
A family member
It’s good to be home
Newsletter - Summer 2024
New online ‘Wellbeing and Activities Platform’
We have just launched our new wellbeing and activities platform that provides our customers with access to specialist resources, personalised activities and content such as quizzes, live events, videos and more!
We are rolling this out to our live-in customers in the first instance and are delighted with the early feedback. If you would like to know more please speak to Kieran, Jo or Kirsty.
We came across the topic ‘Oxford Cambridge Boat Race’ and decided to have a discussion about it. He thoroughly enjoyed the session as we also made the boat following the instructions from the session. He has also completed quizzes and read about the importance of bees - it’s very useful for me as a Live-in Care Expert to be able to find such a variety of topics Lara (Live-in Care Expert)
I got to see the boat via video call last night, Lara is doing a great job in getting him to engage with me too James (Son)
New service available: Nail Care
From 5th August Bluebird Care will be able to offer Nail Care to all our customers This will include finger nail and toe nail cutting and filing as well as basic massage and cuticle work.
The service will be available Monday to Friday from 9 00am to 4 00pm You can book a half hour appointment (for hands or feet) or a 45 minute appointment (for both hands and feet).
12 of our Bluebird Care Experts are being trained during July so that they have the skills necessary to provide this service confidently and safely We expect this to be a very popular addition and so if you would like to book a nail care appointment please contact the office team on 01256 762324 or email ellismiles@bluebirdcare.co.uk now.
We will complete an assessment prior to visiting to ensure there are no contraindications to providing this service to you In certain situations we may need to seek permission from your GP
It’s good to be home
Newsletter - Summer 2024
Whether you ’ ve just been diagnosed or you ’ re supporting someone who has, a dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming Bluebird Care provides premium dementia care services to people who wish to stay in the comfort of their own home
As part of our service in West Berkshire, we are running a local Dementia Cafe in Hungerford in partnership with Age UK and Dementia Friendly West Berkshire
Staff recognised at Regional Awards ceremony!
Out of 600 entries, we are delighted to announce that two of our talented team have been recognised at Bluebird Care’s Regional Awards; Tatenda Mazite (Livein Care category) and Kim Teagle (Team Member category) were both regional finalists and were invited to attend the Awards lunch and presentations in Bath last week.
Congratulations to both Tatenda and Kim!
