The Flyer Bluebird Care Newsletter
Summer 2023
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TheBlueLampTrust
DementiaCareAdviser
Datesforyourdiary
Summer 2023
A new partnership to help you live safely at home Tamsin Hudson joins Bluebird Care Activities and events in 2023 and 2024
CUSTOMER COMPLIMENT: - JB, HAMPSHIRE
"Care provided is of excellent standards; they have dignity and respect, good rapport, maintain continuity, and implement independence as far as possible to enable the person to be independent themselves When you need to contact the company, they have clear communication, are professional, have a good understanding, and are very supportive Would recommend Bluebird Care ”
NEXT DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
SILVER SUNDAY, KINGSCLERE, SUNDAY 1ST
THE BLUE LAMP TRUST
Everyonewantstobeable tostaysafeintheirown homeforaslongas possibleHowever,the issueofpersonalsafety andhouseholdsecurityis oftennotdiscussedand onlybecomesanissueif thatsafetyandsecurity becomescompromised InHampshire(andsoonin Berkshirewehope)the charity,theBlueLamp Trust,runstheir'Bobby Scheme'toreducecrime andthefearofcrime, helpingpeopletofeelsafe andsecureintheirown homes.
The Blue Lamp Trust is based at Hampshire Police and Fire HQ. It offers a free, practical service for older and vulnerable people, helping to make properties safer and more secure, for example after a burglary, by replacing locks and fitting door chains and spy holes
They also install and replace smoke alarms and give advice on how to make homes more secure For a donation they will supply and fit keysafes & wireless video doorbells
Bluebird Care partner with The Blue Lamp Trust to promote the Bobby Scheme in Hampshire
The Blue Lamp Trust Bobby scheme
How does the Bobby Scheme work in practice? It's free for Hampshire residents who are:
Over60yearsold Vulnerabledueto circumstances
Disabled Victimofburglary
Ifyouareeligibleyoucan contacttheBlueLamp Truston03007770157to bookafreehomesafety visit,
Theywillconductahome safetyandsecuritysurvey onyourpropertyandcan providearangeoffree andpaidforinstallationof safety and security equipment
Alternatively speak to your Bluebird Care Assistant and they will support you to complete an online form to book your visit.
The Bobby Scheme installers are trained, uniformed, Police vetted and carry ID. You will always be advised of the name of the installer before they arrive at your property
Download The Blue Lamp Trust Safety Booklet for tips and advice
Bluebird Care partner with The Blue Lamp Trust to promote the Bobby Scheme in Hampshire
BLUEBIRD CARE APPOINT TAMSIN HUDSON AS THE COMPANY’S FIRST DEMENTIA CARE ADVISER
Tamsin joined Bluebird Care in August as the company ’ s first Dementia Care Adviser This appointment puts Bluebird Care in a unique position and further demonstrates our commitment to provide outstanding care to people with dementia.
Tamsin previously worked for Age UK in Oxfordshire in a similar role and runs the popular Dementia Cafe in Newbury She is available to Bluebird Care customers and their carers to give tailored guidance in how to live well at home with dementia. Through adapting living spaces, or sharing tips on communication and reducing distress, Tamsin’s specialist advice will help families be better equipped to support those living at home with the condition.
Tamsin developed her specialism in dementia care after her mother’s diagnosis in 2012 Without a dedicated guide to navigate everything that a dementia diagnosis entails, from accessing Carers’ Allowance to interacting with those with dementia, Tamsin educated herself through a series of professional qualifications to make her time with her mother as enjoyable as possible.
Seeing how much this knowledge improved her mother’s quality of life as she lived with dementia, Tamsin resolved to support others in similar situations, leaving her job in HR to apply her experience and training to the new challenge
Dates for your diary
October 2023
Silver Sunday Sunday 1st October
12 noon Fieldgate Centre Kingsclere
With over 1,600 over-65-year-olds estimated to have dementia in West Berkshire alone, connecting people to support and making sure they have access to personalised advice is more important than ever
Tamsin will be working with families, supporting Bluebird Care’s team of home and live-in care assistants as well as running support groups for family carers.
As a Bluebird Care customer you can access this unique service by calling Tamsin on 01256 762324 or by sending her an email to
tamsinhudson@bluebirdcare.co.uk.
November 2023
Christmas at the Movies
Tuesday 28th November
7 30pm
The Anvil Basingstoke
BLUEBIRD CARE’S CORE VALUES:
Strive for excellence in everything we do Treat our staff, customers and families with respect. Be responsive to the needs and wishes of our customers. Provide a service that keeps our customers safe at home
from December 2023
Craft and Cuppa relaunch
Monthly sessions
Date to be confirmed
Remember that it is a privilege to be invited into our customers’ homes
Bluebird Care North Hampshire & West Berkshire 01256 762324
kingsclere@bluebirdcare.co.uk