Office 101, The Place, Athenaeum Street, Sunderland SR1 1QX
Bluebird Care (Sunderland) is a provider of a wide range of home care and support services to people from age four and upwards. The company supports the local community by providing various domiciliary care solutions, including respite and live-in care. The company covers the whole of Sunderland, Washington, Houghton-Le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole and the surrounding areas.
The business provides care and support to enable people to live an active, safe and independent life in the safety and comfort of their own homes. Through a good old fashion service and a ‘can do attitude’, the service has been built around a passion to deliver high-quality care and an unprecedented level of service.
The company cares passionately about what they do, operating to the highest standards, treating each customer with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Group : Bluebird Care
Person in charge: Thomas Chacko (Director)
Type of Service: Home Care Agency (Privately Owned)
Provides Carers directly to the general public: Yes
Number of Carers: 30
Services Offered: 24 Hour Care • Adult Care (18+) • Care for Children • Live in Carer • Personal Care (on a contracted hours basis) • Personal Care Assessments • Risk Assessments in the Home
Care Offered: Call in Service • Cancer Care • Cleaning Service • Companionship • Dementia • Domestic Services / Home Help • Elderly Care • Food Preparation & Serving • High Dependency Care, two carers attending • Hospital Discharge • Laundry Service • Learning Disability • Medication Assistance • Mental Health Condition • Palliative Care • Personal Hygiene Care • Physical Disability • Respite cover • Sensory Impairment • Shopping Service / Errands • Sit in Service • Transportation Service
Visiting: The office is open during a working week between Monday to Friday between 0830 hrs to 1700 hrs. Anyone who would like to visit to discuss their specific needs or to gather information is most welcome to contact prior to visiting.
Parking: The nearest car parking is Nile Street, SR1 1EY
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on Bluebird Care (Sunderland): click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 9.8 (maximum of 10) for Bluebird Care (Sunderland) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 38 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Bluebird Care (Sunderland) in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5 out of 5 from 24 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Home Care Agency / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Home Care Agency receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.833 for Bluebird Care (Sunderland) is calculated as follows: ( (195 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.833
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Home Care Agency to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows: 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.5 points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews ie an Home Care Agency needs 5 Reviews to receive the maximum score of 5 points.
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bluebird Care (Sunderland) is based on 24 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.5 = 5
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Bluebird Care (Sunderland) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) from 38 Reviews
Review submitted from a Website Submission by Paul R (Son of Client) on Thursday 24 May 2018. Relates to May 2018.
The carers for my elderly mum always do an excellent job, and we are pleased with the service. But today was amazing. Mum, forgetful as she is, lost a substantial amount of money some time ago. We had written it off, but this morning her carer found it in some old linen and handed the full amount back to Mum.
She could have kept it and no one would have been any the wiser. But the lady didn't. This sort of honesty and trust is absolutely essential and I can't thank the carer enough.
How likely would you be to recommend Bluebird Care (Sunderland)? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Kathryn F (Daughter of Client) on Friday 11 May 2018. Relates to April 2018.
All the carers who looked after mum and dad were excellent. My parents looked forward to their visits and enjoyed getting to know them. Bluebird Care (Sunderland) reacted very quickly to my calls for extra help, which I was extremely grateful for.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by J A (Mother of Client) on Monday 23 April 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Bluebird Care offers our family an excellent service. They are reliable, trustworthy, punctual and friendly.
The girls are well trained and provide personal care in a professional manner, providing for my daughter's needs in a relaxed atmosphere. They are flexible to her needs and we would be lost without them!
The office staff and owner are all very approachable and eager to know my daughter's needs are being met and that we are happy also.
How likely would you be to recommend Bluebird Care (Sunderland)? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Maud C (Client) on Tuesday 3 April 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Overall a very good service is provided by the carers, they are punctual, reliable and friendly. When contacting the office, any problems we've had have been sorted out straight away so no problems there either. The only slight concern is the turnover of staff, I would prefer to see the same carers every day.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Maureen N (Daughter of Client) on Tuesday 3 April 2018. Relates to March 2018.
Have a brilliant carer and can't thank her enough for her love and care towards my mother. She is very professional and makes my mam feel so well looked after. What more could I want.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Alan C (Client) on Wednesday 21 March 2018. Relates to February 2018.
We have been really pleased to have Bluebird ladies looking after me over the last few weeks. Their help and care have been greatly appreciated.
We are especially impressed that during terrible weather conditions they have gone out of their way to ensure continuity of care and have braved atrocious conditions to get here.
Whilst carrying out their duties they have demonstrated professionalism and cheerfulness.
How likely would you be to recommend Bluebird Care (Sunderland)? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by S E (Husband of Client) on Wednesday 21 March 2018. Relates to February 2018.
The carers have been excellent. They have been friendly, efficient and punctual. They ask if there is any more that they can do to help. The agency warns in advance if there is any change in the timing of their visits. They ask for comments to ensure that our requirements are being met. Prices compare with other agencies.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by F E A (Wife of Client) on Monday 19 February 2018. Relates to February 2018.
Staff are good, has an excellent rapport with my husband, makes him feel comfortable which is a relief to me. I would recommend Bluebird Care.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by D W (Husband of Client) on Wednesday 14 February 2018. Relates to December 2017.
Service excellent and friendly. This was effective from the first contact. I would recommend the service to anyone needing help.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Ang W (Daughter of Client) on Monday 27 November 2017. Relates to November 2017.
We were happy to find a care agency with male carers as Dad is a bit old fashioned and wanted a gentleman to help him dress etc. Dad is very happy with the carer and chats with him every morning.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Joan T (Wife of Client) on Thursday 2 November 2017. Relates to October 2017.
My husband is just having two-week care while on holiday. The care he has received has been excellent as my husband can be challenging with his dementia. We would use Bluebird again when we come to Sunderland.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by E K (Client) on Thursday 2 November 2017. Relates to October 2017.
The carers are good and helpful.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sandra F (Daughter of Client) on Thursday 2 November 2017. Relates to September 2017.
Could not fault the company. The ladies were very good with our mam. She was difficult at first with them, but they put her at ease and were still very good with Mam. She needed to know what her pills were, what she was taking, and the ladies explained everything so she could understand, and took them mostly and this was nearly every day.
Our mam passed away on 6th October. She looked forward to seeing them. In the notes said Mam was crying and the carers comforted her. They would inform us if we needed new medication in time before it would run out.
They are ladies I would like to know as friends outside of their work.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by A S (Client) on Monday 30 October 2017. Relates to October 2017.
I find the carers very pleasant, helpful and jolly. Good value for money.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by U J (Client) on Wednesday 25 October 2017. Relates to October 2017.
Carers are very kind and helpful. Arrive promptly. I would definitely recommend Bluebird Care.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by V M (Client) on Monday 23 October 2017. Relates to October 2017.
Carers are very good and will go the extra mile. I would recommend Bluebird care company. It is good value for money.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by A C (Client) on Friday 20 October 2017. Relates to October 2017.
The level of service I receive is excellent. I can't speak highly enough of this company. I have asked for extra help and was sent the extra help. I could not have managed without the extra help.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by D B (Client) on Monday 2 October 2017. Relates to October 2017.
I find the carers very helpful providing excellent care. I am very happy with the care.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by William G (Husband of Client) on Thursday 21 September 2017. Relates to September 2017.
I am very pleased with the service. The staff and management are helpful in any way possible. I have recommended them to people.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Eileen B (Wife of Client) on Wednesday 13 September 2017. Relates to September 2017.
All the carers are kind, helpful and considerate.
It would be helpful to know who was coming on a daily basis and at what time.
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Thomas Chacko, Director at Bluebird Care (Sunderland) responded to this review on 13 Sep 2017:
Communication is very important and we do not always get it right. Operational difficulties in unplanned staff shortages do put a spanner in the works. However, this is a part of the business that the office staff are working hard to improve and we mainly get it right but even one mistake is not good enough in our view. Our investment in new technology will help us in this process of working proactively rather than reactive. Our customer needs come first and we are committed to this.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Desmond H (Son of Client) on Tuesday 5 September 2017.
Very happy with the care my mam receives from the care service.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by D S (Client) on Thursday 20 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
I continue to need help and support after debilitating hospital admissions and the end of rehab at home service. Following personally experienced recommendations I approached Bluebird Care (Sunderland).I was impressed with the care taken to accommodate my needs and the flexibility available should I have a relapse.
My need is for personal care. My carer is always timely and a ray of sunshine! Whilst respecting my dignity she is thorough and considerate, carrying out her duties with efficiency and humour.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sandra F (Daughter of Client) on Tuesday 18 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
Very helpful ladies. Mam was very difficult patient, but they put her ar east and they talked through her medication and why she takes it and needs it. Mam brightened up when the carers came in. I asked about mam's eating habits changing and the girls said based on their experiences and suggested what mam might prefer and they were right. Now my mam is putting on much-needed weight. We contacted you on someone's recommendation based on the care thaty Bluebird give.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by C S (Daughter of Client) on Tuesday 18 July 2017. Relates to June 2017.
I was completely satisfied with the care my mother received whilst I was on holiday for two weeks. I came home to a happy mother who had a very good experience with the carers from the agency. She obviously likes the carers who continue to visit twice a week to shower her, which in turn helps me in doing a task which is very difficult for me. This is money well spent.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Brian R (Husband of Client) on Friday 7 April 2017. Relates to March 2017.
Very satisfied with service and care. A safe, efficient and very friendly package.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by George C (Husband of Client) on Monday 3 April 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Initially, we had had a few problems but after contacting the office, these were corrected and since then, everything is going well.
Thanks to you and staff.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by A S (Client) on Thursday 30 March 2017. Relates to January 2017.
Very dependable carers you can rely on them to turn up promptly very helpful and will go the extra mile to help me every carer is very kind and helpful and I get on very well with all of them.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by J B (Daughter of Client) on Thursday 30 March 2017. Relates to January 2017.
For a number of years now I have used this company. They have given professional care and consideration finding the right staff I know it is hard but they strive to find them. I often have to ask for extra help at very little notice and they always provide it. I cannot praise them highly enough. Thank you, Bluebird (Sunderland)
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Alan B (Son of Client) on Wednesday 1 March 2017. Relates to December 2016.
I arranged for Bluebird to visit my mother for two days a week to chat and make her a cup of tea.
The arrangements work well, the carers are helpful and I get good feedback from my mother.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by George C (Client) on Thursday 9 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
Excellent service, carers pleasant, helpful and prompt.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by G A (Client) on Monday 6 February 2017. Relates to December 2016.
Bluebird Care company were highly recommended.
The help and service I receive enables me to live a comfortable life in my own home.
My carer is most friendly and capable and assists me to love a comfortable and secure life.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by V D (Client) on Friday 27 January 2017. Relates to January 2017.
Since my carer has started to come I get well looked after, she makes sure I have my shower and clean clothes on, she does lots of things for me that is not in her job description she makes sure I have some jewellery on which is one thing I love.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Gillian W (Mother of Client) on Thursday 29 December 2016. Relates to November 2016.
The company stepped in to provide 24-hour care for my son after the agency he was with failed to keep him safe. Providing 24-hour care between 2 carers has keen challenging since few carers wish to be away from home a week at a time. However, the company has managed to find some amazing carers who have provided care, respect, company and friendship to my son. His current carers are extremely good and work well as a team. I know the company prioritise my son's needs and do all they can to avoid disruption or distress in his life. It is this personal touch that my son and I value. We know that with Bluebird his needs will always be addressed and he will be safeguarded.
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jacqueline P (Daughter of Client) on Wednesday 28 December 2016. Relates to May 2016.
Bluebird Care (Sunderland) took care of my mother from early 2015 to May 2016. The service was outstanding and contrasted hugely with that of her two previous care companies. It was clear that Bluebird’s staff were reliable, better trained and had a greater commitment to providing a high level of care. Tasks such as collecting prescriptions or dropping off samples at the surgery had been too much trouble for previous care companies but were no problem to Bluebird. Staff also brought joy into my mother’s life – encouraging her to sing, cooking her favourite foods and ensuring she was able to watch her favourite sports on TV.
When any problems did occur they tended to be minor. The management team dealt with these in an exemplary fashion and could not have been more helpful.
Towards the end of her life, my mother’s health needs (physical and dementia) were very complex and I needed to be absolutely confident in the care that she was receiving. I had no hesitation in trusting Bluebird.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sheila H (Wife of Client) on Tuesday 13 December 2016.
Very good- satisfactory care for my husband who has Alzheimers'/also housework carried out very efficiently- time keeping very good.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Linda L (Daughter of Client) on Tuesday 25 October 2016. Relates to October 2016.
I found Bluebird to be an excellent care team. They were so kind and helpful to my mother. She was a different person, much more responsive and a lot happier in herself. I found them all to be helpful and kind to me, my sister and the rest of our family.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Judith T (Client) on Wednesday 7 September 2016. Relates to August 2016.
We used the services of Bluebird Sunderland for a few weeks prior to my mother-in-law being admitted into respite care. The carers were excellent and when she returns home, we will book them again.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sylvia C (Daughter of Client) on Tuesday 10 May 2016. Relates to April 2016.
Very happy with the care our mother received from Bluebird Care. The carers were all very helpful and caring and if they thought there was a problem that was not within their care, they made sure someone was aware so that further action could be taken. We know our mother was also very happy with the care she received.
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March 2013
Job Title: Registered Care Manager
Joined: 2013
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I joined Bluebird Care as a care worker and I am now the Registered Care Manager for the company. I am extremely proud of my achievement and I thoroughly enjoy working for Bluebird Care (Sunderland). I have many years of supervisory experience and I have completed my NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management I also hold a level 3 in Education and Training and have excellent practical knowledge of problem-solving. I have previous experience in the care sector working in residential and nursing care. I have excellent team working skills and have built a really good relationship with our staff and customers. I live locally in the Sunderland area and have good knowledge of the area and the services we can offer our customers. I am committed to providing the highest quality care possible to our customers and continue to build a caring team that we can be proud about.
Job Title: Care Coordinator
Joined: 2016
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I have worked in the care sector for over 30 years and still love it. I have worked with lots of different needs from Autism, learning disabilities and complex needs to elderly, dementia and palliative. I genuinely feel this is my calling in life.
I have achieved a LEVEL 5 NVQ Management Qualification in Health and Social Care. I also have a Learning Disabilities and Intensive Interaction Qualification and have completed the new Care Certificate and Mental Health Level 2.
I enjoy working for Bluebird Care Sunderland as we have a good care ethos. We strive to provide top class care to enable our customer’s to enjoy the lifestyle they want, safe and secure within their own homes. I am proud to be part of the Bluebird Care Sunderland Team.