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Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Suite 5, SV Rutter Business Centre, 126 Great Lime Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE12 6RU
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Staff always helpful, kind and understanding of my parents' needsC D(Daughter of Client/Service User)
Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne
Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne
Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne

Bluebird Care has a national reputation for providing the premium care and has grown and grown. Bluebird Care is now one of the largest private providers of care at home in the UK and they take great pride in delivering the highest standards of care.

Bluebird Care prides itself on delivering personalised care and supports the implementation of personal budgets and choice; they are passionate about delivering the care that people...  

Care Provided by Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Types of Home Care

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

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 15 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
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: £33.75 - £38
  • Weekly Live-in Care Fees: £1,600 - £1,800

Our fees vary depending on the duration of the visit and location. This can be discussed at assessment with our senior team. to find our which of our options works best for you or your loved one.

The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham 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

  • Brian Kenny (Care Manager)

Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham Reviews (106)

9.9

Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham has 106 reviews.

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Review from David P (Husband of Client) published on 8 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are both friendly and helpful. Very punctual and seemingly competent.

Reply from Julie McLellan, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you for your positive review, we are pleased to hear that you are happy with the service provided.

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Review from Tina T (Daughter of Client) published on 23 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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The Bluebird Care team took excellent care of my dad in the last few weeks of his life, they all made him feel independent and listened to. They also asked if I was ok which was above and beyond, thank you all.

Reply from Julie McLellan, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you for taking the time to send in such a positive review at this sad time.

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Review from M H (Client / Service User) published on 9 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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After having received care for three/four years now I am completely satisfied with the care now. Have had a few ups and downs and unforeseen circumstances. I have got to know my carers over this time and find them efficient and friendly.

Reply from Julie McLellan, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you for taking the time to review our service. I am very glad to hear that you are happy with the service we provide.

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Review from E S (Client / Service User) published on 3 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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All carers are polite, caring, respectful, use PPE and go above and beyond. Nothing is ever too much.

Reply from Julie McLellan, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you for your excellent review. I'm pleased to read that you are happy with the care provided.

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Review from Richard H (Client / Service User) published on 23 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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I’m a domiciliary care client from North Tyneside. I have only been with the organisation since Monday evening, 18 September 2023, and I'm very impressed with the support workers' arrival time; they remain with the client the allotted time - nothing phases them - the organisation is a breath of fresh air compared with other organisations I have been involved with, I would highly recommend this organization without a second thought.

If I had a relative/family member who needed a domiciliary, I would recommend Bluebird to anybody else; they are excellent. I cannot put into words how extremely happy I am with Bluebird Care North Tyneside and Northumberland. They are an excellent organisation, regardless of other individual opinions. Management will bend over backwards to do what they can for their clients.

Reply from Julie McLellan, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Hi Richard, thank you very much for your superb review. We aim to deliver the best quality care possible to our customers, and Im glad to read that we are doing just that for you.

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Review from Helen M (Daughter of Client) published on 18 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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First encounter was a daily visit for my mum years ago. The past five years have been involved with many care companies. Again, accessed Bluebird Care as a shortfall on my mum's care package - Bluebird gladly took an evening call. Management of the company, I have found outstanding, ethos, approach and review process. App is excellent - allows me to check if I need to go into Mum. Staff know Mum well. Always in uniform, smart and tidy and leave the bungalow safe. They know my mum and work with her as she has Alzheimer's and this can often be challenging.

Reply from Julie McLellan, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you for this superb review. I’m very glad to hear that you are receiving high quality care from us, we always strive to deliver the best care possible.

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Review from C D (Daughter of Client) published on 4 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Staff always helpful, kind and understanding of my parents' needs and at the end of a phone if I have a problem and they let me know if they have had to contact other agencies in emergencies when they haven't been able to contact me when I am working.

Reply from Julie McLellan, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you for taking the time to write this excellent review, I'm glad to hear that you are happy with the service.

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Review from V R (Daughter of Client) published on 25 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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I would like to say my experience with Bluebird Care for my mother has been amazing. All the carers my mum has liked, so that means they are treating her with kindness and dignity. They have also been very patient and helpful with me as it has been very stressful trying to get everything in place. A big thank you. Kind regards.

Reply from Jayne Graham, Owner at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We are glad we are able to help and the carers love going to visit your mum.

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Review from Elaine T (Client / Service User) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have found the staff of Bluebird Care very courteous and helpful.

Reply from Julie McLellan, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you for taking time to complete a review, we are happy to hear that you are receiving high quality care.

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Review from Andrew S (Son of Client) published on 13 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad and I have no criticisms of the first ten months in which the former has received care from Bluebird Care i.e. the period from September 2022 to July 2023. The carer has arrived promptly each day and catered for Dad's needs with great efficiency and professionalism. I know when I leave for work each morning that Dad will be in safe hands during my absence. We would recommend your firm to anyone.

Reply from Julie McLellan, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you for taking time to write this very positive review. I am happy to read that the care your dad is receiving is of the high standard I would expect.

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Review from Patricia S (Wife of Client) published on 10 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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When I found I was unable to cope with my husband's personal hygiene needs I called on Bluebird Care who put me on a waiting list. This was not for long as I called them again telling them I'd had enough. Quickly they set up a care plan for my husband. Each visit from a carer can be difficult as my husband is stubborn and defiant. The carers remain polite and professional and treat my husband with dignity even when he is horrible to them.

Reply from Julie McLellan, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you for taking time to review our service. I am happy to hear that you are receiving great care from us and that your husband is treated with dignity and respect.

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Review from Russell C (Client / Service User) published on 28 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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Highly recommended. The teams are always on time and willing to attend to all of my personal needs. They are always pleasant and polite and they always ask me if there is anything else they can do for me before they leave. I feel that we have become good friends in the short time that I have been a Bluebird Care customer.

Reply from Jayne Graham, Owner at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you very much for your lovely review. It is exactly how all of the carers feel about you. I will share your message with them all.

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Review from C M (Daughter of Client) published on 7 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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Bluebird have helped to care for my mother for about a year now. The whole team are excellent, they treat my mother very well and communication is excellent. Around Christmas time, Bluebird provided extra care, which was a great help. Thoroughly recommended.

Reply from Jayne Graham, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Everyone enjoys visiting your lovely Mum. We really appreciate your kind review and will let the team know that you are very happy with the care we give. Thank you.

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Review from Julie W (Daughter of Client) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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The carers at Bluebird Care have provided excellent care and support for my mother. She has visits three times each week and looks forward to them. The team are caring and encouraging. They show patience and understanding of my mother's needs. In addition, the office staff provide excellent and accurate support. All in all, I would definitely recommend the director and her excellent team.

Reply from Jayne Graham, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you very much for your kind review. It is an absolute pleasure looking after your Mum. She is such a lovely lady. I will pass on your comments to our team.

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Review from Lee H (Grandson of Client) published on 16 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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We would definitely recommend Bluebird Care to people looking for a carer organisation. Our nana was cared for by Bluebird carers until the time came for her to move to residential care. As a family, we all felt reassured by the daily communication on the app. The carer's genuine concern and positive regard for our nana were evident in the care notes. We really appreciated the attention to detail, especially the time chatting with her and having a laugh about a soap. The carer's contact certainly contributed to her fulfilling her wish to stay at home for as long as possible. The carers are supported by a dedicated team, if there were any queries or issues with meds, for example, the staff in the office were always helpful, friendly and organised. It gave us peace of mind that the lines of communication were open and that we were all working together for the wellbeing of our nana. Thank you so much!

Reply from Julie McLellan, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a fantastic review. I know the carers will miss your Nana very much.

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Review from Fay R (Daughter of Client) published on 7 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Carers have always been on time, prompt and professional. They always consider Mum and her needs but always ask if there is anything else required to do. Mum is very happy to be in her own home and this is the best environment for her and as a family, we wouldn't be able to keep her at home without Bluebird carers.

Reply from Julie McLellan, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you for taking the time to write such an excellent review. I am very glad to hear that you are happy with the service we provide, our aim is always to deliver high-quality care to our customers.

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Review from M O (Son of Client) published on 28 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Until my parents, unfortunately, had to go into residential care they received excellent care from Bluebird Care. This enabled them to stay in their own home for much longer than they would have been, which all of us greatly appreciated. The staff were all helpful, thoughtful and communicative. Thanks so much.

Reply from Julie McLellan, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you for your lovely review. I'm very glad to hear that we have provided an excellent service.

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Review from G W (Bill) B (Son of Client) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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All seems to be going very well since care visits were started a month ago in mid-June 2022. The primary task of this visit is to ensure that Mum's daily medication is being taken; we had noticed that if we could not get to visit her (we're in our mid-70's) any day, the medication was being forgotten. We are most grateful that the tablet uptake is now daily!
In the light of experience, and being aware of my elderly mother's short-term memory incapabilities, we have recently asked for short hand-over notes to be written up in her house diary, particularly on acceptance or refusal of food preparation. This is most valuable, as it permits us to have an idea of what nutrition my Mum is actually taking (we still try to visit at least every other day, so we also look for other signs: stock levels reducing, packaging disposed of, etc.).

And it seems that Mum is very happy to have these visits from your Bluebird ladies. Thank you.

Reply from Julie McLellan, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this excellent review. I'm glad we have been able to make a difference already and will continue to do so.

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Review from S M (Daughter of Client) published on 3 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Bluebird Care looked after my dad for 3 months. The carers were always friendly and happy to help. They showed great respect to him and were always patient and calm. Problems were dealt with immediately and the app that they use was a great way for us to see he was ok. Thank you for all your help.

Reply from Julie McLellan, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you for your excellent review, we are always striving to be the best we can be for our customers.

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Review from D C (Client / Service User) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are very helpful. No job too small.

Reply from Jayne Graham, Director at Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We are happy to hear you are pleased with our staff and will pass on your comments to them.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 05 October 2023
Overall Good
  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (8)

Julie McLellan Job Title: Company Director Joined: 2012
Julie McLellan

Julie set up Bluebird Care North Tyneside 11 Years ago with a clear vision, to provide a high-quality care service to be proud of. Julie said "Over the 11 years we have gone from strength to strength ensuring that our care provision is the best it can be" We employ the very best care assistants to deliver the best care.

Angus McLellan Job Title: Company Director Joined: 2012
Angus McLellan

Angus, with his extensive experience in the NHS and private practice, brings his clinical expertise to the team. His background in care services for older people helps Bluebird Care navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and ensure that customers receive the best possible care.

Michelle Dodds Job Title: Operations Director Joined: 2021
Michelle Dodds

Head of Operations and Compliance.

Brian Kenny Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2023
Brian Kenny

Brian has a diverse career background, including roles in the British Army and healthcare management. He has experience in providing support to brain injury survivors and has held leadership positions in various healthcare organisations.

Alison McMahon Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2024
Alison McMahon

Alison has over 20 years of experience in management and staff development. She has worked in various roles within the care sector, including as a support worker and Registered Manager. She has gained knowledge in a wide range of medical conditions and is committed to providing premium care.

Sharon Hunter Job Title: Care Supervisor Joined: 2022
Sharon Hunter

Sharon joined Bluebird Care in January 2022 and has quickly progressed through the ranks. She was promoted to Support Supervisor in February 2022 and then to Care Supervisor in July 2023. Her role involves supporting staff to deliver the best possible care, conducting spot checks and medication observations, and developing training programs.

Sarah Doyle Job Title: Care Coordinator Joined: 2022
Sarah Doyle

Sarah joined Bluebird Care in January 2022 as a Carer. She was promoted to Support Supervisor and then Care Coordinator, where she is responsible for handling rotas, coordinating care expert assignments, and assisting staff and customers with inquiries.

Amie Lockey Job Title: Support Supervisor Joined: 2023
Amie Lockey

Amie joined Bluebird Care in 2023 as a Care Expert and has rapidly risen through the ranks. She was promoted to Team Leader and then Support Supervisor. In her current role, Amie trains and supervises staff in the field, delivers care according to Bluebird Care standards, and also works part-time in the office.

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Bluebird Care North Tyneside, North Northumberland, Sunderland & North Durham employs 80 carers.

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