Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

2 Kingston Square, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1FH
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  • Bluebird Care Wiltshire North, Bradford-on-Avon
Bluebird Care Wiltshire North in Bradford-On-Avon gives people the chance to live independently at home with the right care and support.

Its staff provide the standard of care that the public would want for their own families. This means valuing the unique qualities of each customer and seeing not just a list of care needs.

Services are flexible and respond to individual clients' changing priorities and needs.

Working with families, staff can ensure the needs and wishes of clients are met.

Care Provided

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care

Contract Durations

  • Respite / Short Term
  • Ongoing / Long Term

Age Ranges

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

Personal Care Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Companionship

Household Services

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

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

  • Hourly Visiting Care Fees: from £35.95

Please enquire about weekend rates as prices vary on weekends and Bank holidays.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Bluebird Care Wiltshire North to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Donna James (Registered Manager)

Bluebird Care Wiltshire North Reviews (52)

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9.6

Bluebird Care Wiltshire North has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.624) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bluebird Care Wiltshire North has 52 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The care over the last 12 months has varied from Excellent to unsatisfactory, but it is allowing my mother to stay in her home which is her wishes. At the moment she is very happy with the ladies who are looking after her.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for your review.We take all feedback seriously and use it to improve our range of services. We would welcome a conversation to discuss any areas where you feel we have not reached our usual high standards.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been looked after by Bluebird for the past five months. I have found the Bluebird carers to be very conscientious and caring in a genuine way. They have responded to the occasional difficult situation in a very professional and sensitive manner.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review.We appreciate it and use all feedback received to improve our services.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The carers from Bluebird Care who visit my parents are mostly punctual for visits. Delays are usually communicated to my parents by phone from the office.
My parents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. All tasks are carried out by the carers as agreed. There is a small team of carers
who visit mum and dad which works really well for them as there is continuity and familiar faces which helps them build a working relationship.
Mum and dad receive a weekly schedule so they know what time and which carer will be visiting. This is helpful for mum and dad's routine and for planning appointments etc.
Any changes are usually communicated by telephone to mum and dad or are emailed to me.
There is good communication regarding management at Bluebird Care and if there is any cause to discuss any problems the management team listen to concerns and discuss and address whatever the problem is.
I would recommend Bluebird Care.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for leaving such a positive review. We appreciate it.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been cared for wonderfully by Bluebird Wiltshire North for the past two and a half years. We have been fortunate to have one superb live-in carer for much of that time, with an excellent stand in when she is away. The care and compassion delivered is second to none, plus our current lady is
a good cook too. The office oversee the account closely, with weekly visits, reviews with me, and the admin is always spot on too. We are confident we made the best choice when we were seeking care for Mum.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review we appreciate it.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm writing this for myself and husband, as he doesn't type! But he would like me to say how much he has enjoyed his days with blue Bird carers, how sensitive they are to his need to be quiet and peaceful and read the paper! He is gaining in confidence thanks to their reassuring presence, and both
he and I are very grateful.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for the review. We appreciate it.All feedback is analysed and used to improve where we can.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We started to use Bluebirds, our local care-provider, when my husband became unwell and in need of more assistance than I could give alone.
They have proved to be reliable, punctual and most of all, careful and cheerful with the excellent care they give each day. They proved flexible when working round
my husband's hospital admissions, going the extra mile when he was discharged suddenly. Now his health is slowly improving, they are helping us to manage this too.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for your positive review. We appreciate it. All feedback is used to improve and enhance the support provided.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Carers are kind, responsive & understanding. Administrative staff are also good as I often need to change arrangements due to hospital visits/appointments & they do their best to accommodate these changes, often at short notice. Persistent changes in medication needs are also addressed efficiently.
I am more than satisfied with the daily care Bluebird provides to my mother-in-law and would be happy to recommend them.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you, Dawn,Your feedback is much appreciated.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has been using Bluebird for a year now and the service is always of a high standard. All the care givers are friendly and professional providing physical care and emotional support. The carers ensure fluids are always available and my father maintains a good fluid intake and output even in
this weather but is reluctant to eat in hot weather and is encouraged by all the carers to have something at each meal time even when not hungry. This helps maintain his strength and independence. As always, in a team, one or two carers stand out as excellent but all the carers provide a very high standard and I would happily recommend the service to others

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you, Cheryl, we appreciate you taking the time to leave such a positive review of our service.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Happy with the service provided live in carer has been outstanding , communication has been good and both my relatives have been very well cared for. If there have been any concerns they have been addressed promptly.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for your positive review and for choosing Bluebird Care Wiltshire North.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with the service provided to our father. The care team are reliable, kind and considerate. There have been times when our father has been confused and the carer in attendance has gone to special lengths to reassure and settle him. The reports that the carers leave are very helpful
to me as I live far away and can guage how things are going for Dad. Communication is excellent, both in the carers detailed reports at each visit and the liaison with office staff. All concerns and queries are dealt with as a matter of priority.
Dad is gently reminded to eat and drink and to maintain hygiene, as well as encouraged to chat about things important to him. Dad's environment is kept clean and tidy. He is very well cared for and we feel his needs are being met. Dad is happy with the visits and reports liking the carers. I am extremely pleased with the service provided to our dear father.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

We want to thank you for your kind review.Keeping our customers safe and at home is at the forefront of everything we do.We are pleased to hear you feel we are doing what we say we will.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bluebird stepped in very quickly to provide a respite package when my husband suddenly needed care and I had a special holiday for myself and a relative already booked and paid for. They provided an excellent service morning and evening to assist my daughter who was supervising his care. They are warm,
caring team and my husband was well looked after during my abscence.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review.We are pleased you were able to enjoy your holiday as planned.Should you need us again in the future please reach out.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am the daughter of a service user. I find the service overall very good, reliable commited staff always smiling and willing to meet my mothers needs. The staff interact and communicate very well with mother, my sister finds it easie to access information on the visit and moms interaction, weither
she has had personal care, food drink etc. Mother likes the carer and she's happy with the service.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for leaving such a positive review, we appreciate it.We use all feedback to improve our range of services

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a family we have used Bluebird Care three times now for different ageing family members in need of home care.
Bluebird were very reactive and on two occasions managed to provide us with carers only a few days before Christmas which was very much a last minute thing.
Sadly the last time we used
them was for my Dad for the last two weeks of his life. It was a quick decision as a family that we needed help as we could see our Dad was deteriorating. We spoke with Bluebird literally a couple of days before Christmas and they managed to provide us with a carer straight away. We were so appreciative as this gave everyone the best possible Christmas. Oscar was absolutely fantastic and looked after Dad so well and gave him the company that he loved.
I would definitely recommend Bluebird to anyone looking for home care, they will provide you with a piece of mind service and give you the respite you probably need.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We appreciate it.We use all feedback to improve our range of services.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I was always treated politely and my phone calls were always answered. I had excellent help from the organiser. All the carers were satisfactory or more, and two of them were outstanding, these two found extra things to do and were very easy to be with. All the carers were polite and helpful. Thank
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Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review. We use reviews to improve our range of services and value your feedback.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The carers have all been polite, friendly and caring.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for taking the time to review the service you receive all feedback is used to improve the care we provide.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Bluebird Care is a well-managed and caring service provider.
Staff are generally consistent, friendly and professional, never appearing rushed.
I would be happy to recommend Bluebird to anybody needing home care services.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review we really appreciate it. We use all feedback to improve our range of services.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All the carers are extremely caring and supportive. They handle Mum with care and dignity and are extremely patient with her. I would recommend their carers to people who need support at home.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always been treated with the utmost respect, friendliness and confidentiality. The service has always been 100% efficient.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for taking the time to review our service. We are delighted that you are happy with the care and support that you receive.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All the staff are very kind and attentive. They are very responsive to queries and requests and understand my needs. Overall very helpful and caring. Also allowing flexibility in changes to visit dates and times. It is reassuring to have such good support.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for your positive review. We use all feedback to plan improvements across our range of services.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have found the support and care from Bluebird to be very good. They responded very quickly when we urgently need to change the support provided and they did so very efficiently. The carers were very polite, professional and hard-working. Overall we have had a positive experience of using Bluebird
Care and are happy to use them in the future.

Reply from Donna James, Registered Care Manager at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We use all feedback to drive improvement across our range of services.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.624)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.624) out of 10 for Bluebird Care Wiltshire North is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Home Care Provider is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.624 for Bluebird Care Wiltshire North is calculated as follows: ( (124 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 181 Ratings = 4.624

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows: 3 points for the first Positive Review, 2 points in total for each of the next 9 Positive Reviews (1st = 3, 2nd = 0.5, 3rd = 0.5, 4th = 0.25, 5th = 0.25, 6th = 0.1, 7th = 0.1, 8th = 0.1, 9th = 0.1, 10th = 0.1)

    The 5 points relating to the number of Positive Reviews for Bluebird Care Wiltshire North is based on 30 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as follows: 3 + 0.5 + 0.5 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 5

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Home Care Provider does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 21 Feb 2019

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    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (14)

Nigel

Nigel Gough

Job Title: Director

Joined: 2013

With over 30 years of experience as a General Practitioner, Nigel Gough is committed to improving care for older people in the community. His practice in Wiltshire pioneered award-winning social care models, such as the innovative Leg Club and Dementia Cafés, reflecting his focus on holistic, compassionate care. Recognising a gap in quality homecare, Nigel founded Bluebird Care’s West and North Wiltshire branch in 2013 to offer personalised care services. Now focusing on developing the business further, Nigel’s mission is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity and independence in their own home. Outside of work, Nigel enjoys music, sport, and exploring the world with his family.

Nell

Nell Wyatt

Job Title: Director

Joined: 2013

As both a qualified nurse and doctor, Nell Wyatt brings a unique perspective to her role at Bluebird Care Wiltshire North. With more than 27 years of experience as a GP, Nell is dedicated to holistic care that considers physical, psychological, and social factors. She believes that everyone, regardless of age or health challenges, deserves the highest standard of care at home. Nell’s goal is to deliver care that is personalised, compassionate, and professional, just as she would want for her own family. When not at work, Nell is an adventurer at heart, recently completing the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and travelling widely to explore new cultures and cuisines.

Lesley

Lesley Gough

Job Title: Director

Joined: 2013

With a nursing background that includes roles as a Health Visitor, District Sister, and Macmillan Nurse, Lesley Gough brings a wealth of experience and compassion to Bluebird Care. Her personal experience caring for elderly family members with Alzheimer’s drives her passion for delivering the highest quality home care. Lesley believes in supporting customers and their families so they can stay in the comfort of their own homes, surrounded by the people they love. Having lived in Wiltshire for over 30 years, Lesley is deeply connected to the local community and committed to making a difference. In her spare time, she serves as a Justice of the Peace and enjoys time with her grandchildren.

Donna

Donna James

Job Title: Registered Care Manager

Joined: 2019

With over 35 years of experience in health, housing, and Telecare, Donna James is passionate about enabling people to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. She joined Bluebird Care because she shares their commitment to providing dignified, high-quality home care that allows customers to remain surrounded by their family, friends, and pets. Donna’s extensive knowledge spans residential care and sheltered housing, making her a vital part of the Bluebird Care team. Alongside her professional team leadership role, Donna enjoys relaxing and spending time outdoors walking her dog.

Kim

Kim Eyers

Job Title: Complex and Live in Care Manager

Joined: 2016

Kim started working for Bluebird Care in 2016 when looking for a career change. Since joining us at she has completed NVQ3 in health and social care, gaining a distinction. Kim’s role is out in the community providing care and assessing new care packages. Kim coordinates all of the Care Professionals' work linking this with Customer visits. Her focus is managing our specialised areas of Complex Care and Live in care. In her spare time, she has 2 horses and also competes.

Wendy

Wendy Lynham

Job Title: Customer Care Manager

Joined: 2024

Wendy has 20 years of experience in care and chose to join us for a new challenge as her passion is to make a difference to a people's lives, however small. Her commitment to helping our customers retain their independence and a quality of life for as long as possible is her mantra.
What makes her happy is spending time with her family and visiting the Highlands of Scotland.

Theodora

Theodora Henegan

Job Title: Lead Field Care Supervisor

Joined: 2023

Theo's care journey started with us in July 2023, she has a Human Resources and Training background, with specialised skills in Education, Training and Development and a focus on upskilling people with disabilities and orientating them into the workforce. With personal experience in caring for the elderly and palliative care Theo knew that changing from the corporate world to the care world would be very rewarding. "I enjoy working with a variety of people and my experience with customers and colleagues has been the best the best move I have made." says Theo

Diane

Diane Goacher

Job Title: Field Care Supervisor

Joined: 2020

Diane grew up in Dorset and settled in Melksham in 1997. Diane joined Bluebird Care in April 2020 and has been a valued member of the team ever since. With a keen focus and passion for care Diane has moved to a field care supervisor role recently and adding immense value to her customers and team. Diane has a diverse taste in music and movies. enjoys gardening, walking, reading, and relaxing.

Sandra

Sandra Chuma

Job Title: Field Care Supervisor

Joined: 2023

Sandra started working with us at the beginning of 2023 and with only 3 months experience she started as a carer and quickly progressed to a supervisory role. Sandra enjoys supervision, support checks, and care visits as she gets to visit and meet different customers. "Being able to make a difference in their day and put a smile on their face means the world to me" says Sandra. Sandra relocated from Zimbabwe where she worked in the development industry and has no regrets about her decision.
Sandra enjoys travelling as this allows her to experience different cultures and foods. In her spare time, she enjoys a workout at the gym and enjoys going on road trips.

Janet

Janet Kardoza

Job Title: Field Care Supervisor

Joined: 2022

Janet was our first international recruit from Africa and she brings with her a diversity of cultures to care from her international exposure. Driven by her love and care for people, Janet is an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who aspires and always tries to make care delivered exceptional. Janet is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care, mentoring others and bringing the best out of them and is committed to providing care that encompasses compassion, ensuring customers are treated with dignity and respect. Janet loves travelling, meeting people and learning about their different cultures. Family means a lot to her.

Grace

Grace Woodham

Job Title: Field Care Supervisor

Joined: 2024

Grace began her care journey after completing her healthcare qualification, during which she volunteered for nine months on a surgical inpatient ward. This gave her valuable insight into person-centred care, as well as experience working with patients and understanding how care is delivered in a hospital setting. She then moved into home care, supporting people with a wide range of conditions and disabilities, which she found especially rewarding as it allowed people to maintain their independence at home. Grace joined Bluebird to expand her skills within a larger organisation and to gain more knowledge in complex care as well as domiciliary support. Grace enjoys walking and exploring different parts of the UK, travelling abroad, and being creative.

Norma

Norma Mahaka

Job Title: Care Coordinator

Joined: 2024

Norma has over 2 decades of work experience in Office Management, Coordination, and Care. She has experience working with young Adults with Autism and learning disabilities, domiciliary care, vulnerable adults, and end-of-life care. She is excited about her new role as she believes the position as Coordinator will enable her to grow her career while fulfilling my passion. She loves to put a smile on someone's face. She relocated here from Zimbabwe with her family a couple of years ago and they are enjoying time exploring and seeing the UK.

Carla

Carla Romano

Job Title: Training Manager

Joined: 2020

My journey in care started in 2008 after finding it challenging juggling work, children and caring for elderly parents. This is the reality for so many families as they face difficult decisions when considering care for their loved ones. This persuaded me to go into Care. I have a deep desire to ensure high-quality Care for people carried out by well-trained caring workers. At Bluebird Care, we are constantly striving to achieve this.

Jayne

Jayne Strange

Job Title: Finance Manager

Joined: 2016

Jayne joined Bluebird Care in 2016 following a career change after 11 years in Early Years Education.  Jayne has taken on the role of Finance Manager taking on responsible for invoicing and staff payroll. She has also recently taken on the role of GDPR and data protection coordinator. Jayne enjoys this varied and, often busy, role finding that her NVQ 2 in Business Administration is a valuable asset. In her spare time, Jayne is an avid reader and enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the local countryside with her dog. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Bluebird Care Wiltshire North

What Type of Services does Bluebird Care Wiltshire North offer?

Bluebird Care Wiltshire North offers Home Care.

How many Carers does Bluebird Care Wiltshire North employ?

Bluebird Care Wiltshire North employs 43 carers.

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