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Bluebird Care Lewes

Denton Island, Newhaven BN9 9BB
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Very good throughout January, especially with the care of my husband.P S(Client / Service User)
Bluebird Care Lewes, Newhaven
The home care service means I can stay safely in my own home and have company.Elizabeth W(Client / Service User)
Bluebird Care Lewes, Newhaven
All the workers are very helpful, because of them I can stay in my home.P W(Client / Service User)
Bluebird Care Lewes, Newhaven

Bluebird Care Lewes District, Brighton & Hove is passionate about keeping their customers safe, secure and happy in their own homes. With exceptional attention to infection control measures, customers can rest assured they receive the best in protection and safety.

Bluebird Care Lewes District, Brighton & Hove offers a full range of care services ranging from a 30-minute visit through to full Live-in care where a suitably matched care assistant lives...  

Care Provided by Bluebird Care Lewes

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Overnight Care (Waking)
  • Overnight Care (Sleeping)

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 30 minutes

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Younger Adult Care (18-65)

Personal Care Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Companionship
  • Continence Care
  • Feeding & Drinking Assistance

Household Services

  • Cleaning Service
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Transportation Service

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £35 - £37.50
  • Weekly Live-in Care Fees: £1,365 - £2,560
  • 30 Minute Visiting Care Fees: £27.50 - £29.50

Please call our friendly team to discuss your needs and we can quote on your care package

The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Bluebird Care Lewes for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Bluebird Care Lewes to get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Private Funding (Self-funded)
  • Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
  • Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
  • NHS (Contracted Provider)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Terri Matthews (Care Manager)

Bluebird Care Lewes Reviews (44)

9.1

Bluebird Care Lewes has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.148) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bluebird Care Lewes has 44 reviews.

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Review from Jan P (Wife of Client) published on 28 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleased with service delivery. Would find it easier if rota visit sheets covered same period as invoices, sometimes difficult to cross check.

Reply from Michelle Johnson, Director at Bluebird Care Lewes

Hello, thank you for finding the time to make comment about our service. I have asked the appropriate office to contact you to see if there is anything we can assist to help with your query about roster sheets and invoices. Kind regards.

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Review from P C (Daughter of Client) published on 27 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff that cared for my father were all brilliant from the start. They were very professional, friendly and treated my father with dignity throughout. They were a tremendous support to both my father and mother. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all of them.

Reply from Michelle Johnson, Director at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you so much for your review of our services, we really appreciate the time you have taken to express your thanks. Your words will be passed on to our team. Kind regards.

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Review from D T (Daughter of Client) published on 26 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The carer arrived to assist my mother with eye drops and found she had fallen. The carer called an ambulance as the carer was unable to assist my mother to get up. I was informed and my brother arrived and assisted my mother to her feet. My mother needed the toilet and the carer assisted her with personal care, ensuring she was washed, dried and into new pyjamas and was comfortable in her chair. This was not part of the carer's role for the visit but the carer knew what to do and was professional, caring and very reassuring. We are most grateful for such a superb service and super staff.

Reply from Michelle Johnson, Director at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you so much for taking the time to write and provide your feedback. We are glad your mother has made a good recovery. Kindest regards

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Review from Margaret G (Wife of Client) published on 26 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been very satisfied with the carers I have had for my husband.

Reply from Michelle Johnson, Director at Bluebird Care Lewes

Hello, thank you for your review. We are pleased that you have found our care of a high standard. Regretfully, the cost associated with providing care is largely out of our control: national minimum wage, national insurance, insurances, CQC fees and tax. However, over the last 2 years, as a...  

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Review from H V (Daughter of Client) published on 8 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The carers we had were all very professional, caring and helpful. All took the time to ensure Mum was comfortable and well looked after. Mum was always really thankful for the care she received. Thank you to the whole team.

Reply from Michelle Johnson, Director at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you for taking the time to make such kind comments. We will ensure that our team is made aware, they always like to receive feedback and to know that their work is appreciated. Thank you.

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Review from P F (Mother of Client) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I feel confident that Bluebird's care which is delivered to my daughter, is of a very good standard. She is kept well informed when inevitable changes occur and she is listened to and that she has changing needs which are responded to. Bluebird's care is delivered with professionalism and with a good level of discretion. Many thanks for your care.

Reply from Michelle Johnson, Director at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you for taking the time to write, we truly appreciate the time you have taken. We will pass your comments on to our wonderful team who I am sure will very much appreciate your feedback.

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Review from Claire P (Daughter of Client) published on 1 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Bluebird are very professional and caring. They are a lifeline of support to me in looking after my 99-year-old mother with mixed vascular and Alzheimer's dementia. Without the carer's support, we could not manage, and I would not be able to keep Mum safe in her own home. They encourage her to eat and display enduring patience and understanding during respite and in all required personal care.

Reply from Michelle Johnson, Director at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you so much for your feedback. It is truly invaluable. I shall pass your comments on to our carer team, who will appreciate your lovely comments. Thank you.

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Review from D P (Daughter of Client) published on 29 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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If mum says she's done housework, please still do chores as she gets confused.

Reply from Michelle Johnson, Director at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you. We shall let our team know and alter the care plan to reflect your comments.

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Review from Olive D (Client / Service User) published on 29 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother and I are very happy with Bluebird Care. The staff are lovely and caring. The only reason we rated management as good and not excellent is sometimes the timings/staff get changed. I realise with sickness etc this is bound to happen and I haven't got a major problem but to be excellent it wouldn't happen or I'd get notified in advance-which I appreciate isn't realistic. So all in all we are extremely happy with Bluebird Care Lewes District, Brighton & Hove.

Reply from Michelle Johnson, Director at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you so much for your review and feedback. Your comments are gratefully noted. We will continue to try our very best to inform you of changes in advance but truly appreciate your understanding.

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Review from B M (Client / Service User) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have been receiving Bluebird Care for well over two years now and we have been very satisfied with the care provided during this time. The carers are always prompt in arriving and their work is to a very good standard. They are usually very pleasant to speak to and willing to do jobs that are required for them to carry out. I cannot find a reason to complain so far, but I'm not very good at looking for unsatisfactory help, as I like to keep on good terms as much as possible. Hopefully, they will not need masks for much longer.

Reply from Michelle Johnson, Director at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you so much for your kind review. I will pass on your comments to our wonderful team. With regard to masks, we hope we will be able to return to not having to wear them too. We are just waiting for further direction from the Government on this, so fingers crossed!

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Review from Henry B (Client / Service User) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The lady that came today was extremely efficient and charming. I would be pleased if we had her all the time.

Reply from Michelle Johnson, Director at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you for your feedback which is very important to us.

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Review from C F (Daughter of Client) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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As mentioned before mum would appreciate a regular carer, but she understands the difficulties with staff due to holidays, sickness etc. She would appreciate being informed if the carer is running late, although I've tried to explain it's not always possible. She said carers are helpful and kind.

Reply from Michelle Johnson, Director at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you so much for your feedback, which is important. I have asked our team to review our communications with you and your mum to ensure that they are consistent. I have also asked the team to look again at the continuity of carers which we know is very important. Thank you though for your...  

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Review from Sue S (Daughter of Client) published on 9 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very good care, friendly carers, chatty. Gentle with the manhandling required. Sometimes a bit later than planned in their timekeeping but they always turn up in the end. Reliable, thank goodness, even in challenging circumstances.

Reply from Michelle Johnson, Director at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you so much for taking the time to write. We are sorry we have been late on occasion and working really hard to ensure these instances are kept to a minimum. Thank you for your understanding though.

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Review from R P (Client / Service User) published on 29 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am more than happy with the service provided by Bluebird. All the staff I find are very caring and nothing is too much trouble.

Reply from Gary Johnson, Owner at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you very much for taking the time to review our services. We remain committed to trying our very best to do things well. Please feel free to get in touch at any time.

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Review from S G (Daughter of Client) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Bluebird has provided care for my 95-year-old mother following discharge from a stay in hospital and then a stay in a nursing home. Care has been provided 3 x a day, washing, dressing and personal care. This involved the use of hoists. The initial assessment was very thorough and extensive and the early visits were sensitive and patient until the care carers became more familiar with my mother's needs. The pressure of work means the visits are not at the arranged times but the carers endeavour to come as planned.

Reply from Gary Johnson, Owner at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you for your honest review and information. We continue to work very hard to increase our capacity so that we are able to provide more care for our community. Our wonderful carer teams have worked so very hard over the last 2 years to ensure that we are there for everyone.

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Review from A T (Client / Service User) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Arrives promptly at 18.45 wearing PPE, she is very nice and gentle with me helping me shower. She is patient with me and makes sure I am steady at all times. What could be embarrassing she makes very easy. I am comfortable with her.

Reply from Gary Johnson, Owner at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you very much for taking the time to write your review of our service. We are delighted that you are happy and we shall pass on your wonderful comments to our lovely carer. Thank you.

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Review from C J (Son of Client) published on 14 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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We have found Bluebird to be reliable and flexible and dedicated to my mum’s needs. All the carers are excellent but in particular, one member of staff has been fantastic and extremely helpful in looking after my mum.

Reply from Gary Johnson, Owner at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you for your feedback. It's so good to hear our wonderful team are having such a positive impact. We are truly proud of our teams who have worked so hard, with great dedication through a very difficult 2 years. Please let us know if we can support you and your Mum in any other way.

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Review from Anne T (Wife of Client) published on 31 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Bluebird Care is a very reliable service, on occasions when staff are late we always receive a phone call beforehand to explain lateness. Over eight or so years we have only been let down a couple of times. Overall, a caring and efficient service.

Reply from Gary Johnson, Owner at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you for your review and also for understanding how difficult the last two years have been with staff having to self-isolate. We continue to work hard to improve the things which are within our control and work to help alter things that are more difficult for us to influence.

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Review from Krysia E (Daughter of Client) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since my mother started using Bluebird 6/8 years ago, I have had peace of mind knowing they will never let us down, and she will always get the best care. Especially over the last year when covid restrictions have meant, I have not been able o visit her much myself. They are very kind and professional and keep me informed of any problems she has - health or otherwise. She has used two other compies over the last 10-years and Bluebird is the best.

Reply from Gary Johnson, Owner at Bluebird Care Lewes

Thank you so much for taking the time to write, we are thrilled to be helping to care for your Mum and will continue to do the very best we can.

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Review from Jacqueline R (Client / Service User) published on 19 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care my cousin has is excellent. Although only in his 70's, he lives alone and is very inactive. He demands a lot of attention and reassurance, and as visiting hi, due to covid has been difficult, the Bluebird Care has been a great comfort to him. In turn, it has allowed us to isolate from him, but know he is happy.

Reply from Gary Johnson, Owner at Bluebird Care Lewes

Hello Jacqueline, thank you so much for your kind comments at this difficult time. We are truly pleased we could help and make a positive impact. Please let us know if we can help further, always here. We shall pass your words onto the team. Thank you.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 13 November 2019
Overall Good
  • Caring Good
  • Effective Outstanding
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Awards / Recognitions (4)

  • Recipient: Bluebird CareDate: Friday 29 May 2026
  • Recipient: Bluebird CareDate: Wednesday 31 May 2023
  • Recipient: Bluebird Care LewesDate: Wednesday 30 Nov 2022

Meet the Team (4)

Terri Matthews Job Title: Registered Care Manager Joined: 2022
Terri Matthews

Terri originally started with Bluebird Care (Lewes District) in July 2011 where she was the Company’s first and only carer. When the Company was in its infancy she helped with a variety of duties to help get the business off the ground. Terri then left to start her own business and soon discovered that she missed her love for care.

She returned to the sector where she gained experience in hospital and nursing home settings. During the pandemic, Terri worked in a nursing home and was responsible for keeping residents safe. Terri has been a manual handling trainer and has a considerable amount of nurse training. She holds a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care and will be working towards Level 5. Terri is honoured to be working with Bluebird Care once again, now as Care Manager, and is looking forward to assisting the company to new heights.

Karen Waddington Job Title: Business Administration Manager Joined: 2018
Karen Waddington

Karen joined us in 2019 as a Training Officer and has now moved into the position of Operations Manager responsible for both offices in Hove and Newhaven. She is still responsible for training all new care assistants and for the ongoing continued professional development of the wider existing teams and carers.

Due to her astounding skills base and ability to problem solve she has taken on the whole of Operations Manager for the two businesses. This includes supporting the Registered Care Managers with compliance as well as using her knowledge as a registered nurse to guide the business, and new and experienced employees to fulfil potential.

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The investment made in training our staff to a high standard is a testament to the level of care that’s provided ensuring all staff are prepared for the individual needs of our customers.

Courtney-May Hesling Job Title: Deputy Manager & Coordinator Joined: 2023
Courtney-May Hesling

Courtney started with Bluebird Care (Lewes District, Brighton & Hove) in November 2023 as the Lead Care Co-Ordinator across both offices. Courtney has worked within the care sector for 11 years across both residential and domiciliary care. During those 11 years, Courtney has worked across many roles, from a care assistant to a deputy manager within a residential care home. Courtney is highly motivated, proactive and has a positive attitude. Courtney is keen to work as part of the team and is committed to providing clients, their families, and carers with a very high-quality level of support.

Sarah Whiteman Job Title: Supervisor Joined: 2019
Sarah Whiteman

Sarah has many years of experience as a care worker and has been working with Bluebird Care (Lewes District, Brighton and Hove) since March 2019. She joined the office team, working from the Newhaven office, working in support of Tracy Wood, our Lead Area Supervisor. Sarah holds Level 2 & 3 qualifications in Health & Social Care.

I have enjoyed my progression from Carer to Support Supervisor and now to Area Supervisor; I have had a lot of encouragement and support from the team and have also always felt part of the team.

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