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Bluebird Care Northumberland South

30 Apex Business Village, Annitsford, Cramlington, Northumberland NE23 7BF
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Bluebird Care Northumberland South, Cramlington
Bluebird Care Northumberland South, Cramlington
Bluebird Care Northumberland South, Cramlington

Bluebird Care Northumberland South is passionate about keeping its 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 Northumberland South offers a full Live-in Care service where a suitably matched care assistant lives in the customer’s home. The Live-in care service is completely personalised to each individual customer and provides...  

Care Provided by Bluebird Care Northumberland South

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: from £39.36
The price(s) shown are provided by the agency. Contact Bluebird Care Northumberland South for full pricing details and T&Cs.

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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

  • Dawn Stoker (Care Manager)

Bluebird Care Northumberland South Reviews (96)

9.4

Bluebird Care Northumberland South has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.403) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bluebird Care Northumberland South has 96 reviews.

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Review from Elaine H (Daughter of Client) published on 16 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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The staff are professional, cheerful, courteous and look after my mum very well. All of them are competent, gentle and concerned that my mum has the best care possible. Any concerns are communicated quickly and efficiently.

Reply from Wah Akram, Director at Bluebird Care Northumberland South

Thank you Elaine for taking your time to leave us a review. I will pass on your kind words to the staff involved in your mum's care.

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Review from Harriet D (Daughter-in-law of Client) published on 8 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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I rang Bluebird Care Northumberland South for care out of desperation on a bank holiday weekend and was spoken to by a charming woman who told me that the care manager would ring the following morning. On the dot the following morning she rang and was extremely helpful and so very kind. I knew straight away that this was going to work. In all the time they looked after my mother in law, they were tireless in their superb handling of her. She is a very determined and independent woman who flatly refuses any help. However, they managed to get her eating out of their hands and went endlessly to great lengths to gain her trust in them. A handful of the carers became very good friends to her and she really loved their visits. They also went above and beyond their care of duty and did so many helpful things for both her and us. I would strongly recommend this company to anyone.

Reply from Wah Akram, Director at Bluebird Care Northumberland South

Thanks very much, Harriet, for taking the time to give us a 5-star review. I will pass this on to everyone involved in your mother-in-law's care, as they will appreciate your kind words.

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Review from Valerie S (Daughter of Client) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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The manager and her care team supported my mum during her move and settlement into her new home. They have all shown both care and compassion towards her many needs and the manager has also been a great support to me during this time, in work hours and after hours, so a big thank you. Although my Mum only required their care for a short time, unfortunately, she really appreciated the carers' kindness, when dealing with her. I would have no hesitation in recommending Bluebird to anyone in the future.

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Review from B D (Client / Service User) published on 31 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I had a lovely time. Nice people.

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Review from H H (Daughter of Client) published on 31 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff are pleasant and helpful. The service is excellent and gives me reassurance that my mother is in safe hands.

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Review from A S (Client / Service User) published on 17 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Best ever care, all are lovely.

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Review from P G (Client / Service User) published on 16 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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This was a very pleasant afternoon. Everyone was happy and generally, everyone who works at Bluebird are kind, understanding and helpful.

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Review from R H (Client / Service User) published on 14 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very sociable afternoon, enjoyed every moment.

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Review from Frederick S (Client / Service User) published on 31 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent service.

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Review from David M (Client / Service User) published on 31 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Had a good day. Need to do this every week. The carers are very good. I do miss one member of staff in particular.

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Review from J D (Daughter of Client) published on 21 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The people that support my father appear to be dedicated and he has developed a good relationship with all of them. He says "male carers need to go on a bed-making course" haha. Any issues that have arisen have been quickly resolved by the manager who has presented as helpful and understanding.

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Review from C D (Husband of Client) published on 18 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy.

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Review from A B (Daughter of Client) published on 18 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very satisfied with overall care, very reliable.

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Review from F R (Client / Service User) published on 18 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very pleased with the service I have had from Bluebird. Nothing is too much trouble for our 'ladies', especially cookers!

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Review from M L (Client / Service User) published on 13 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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More than happy with the help I receive and if I needed more help, then it would be available to me.

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Review from D R (Daughter of Client) published on 13 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are very happy with Bluebird Care. The staff are all lovely and look after my Mum so well. The communication is excellent and everything is logged professionally. I would definitely recommend Bluebird.

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Review from L B (Daughter of Client) published on 13 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very good all-round service. Dad enjoys the variety of carers that come to assist him.

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Review from J H (Client / Service User) published on 6 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff very competent and friendly.

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Review from K W (Client / Service User) published on 6 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Nice girls, good company.

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Review from M R (Daughter of Client) published on 26 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My brother and I are happy with the help provided for my mother - 1 hour, twice per week. They have also been very good in signposting to other help needed from eg. occupational therapists/physiotherapists. Bluebird was initially contacted due to being the care provider used by friends of the family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 August 2023
Overall Good
  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Awards / Recognitions (10)

  • Recipient: Bluebird CareDate: Wednesday 31 May 2023
  • Recipient: Bluebird Care Northumberland SouthDate: Thursday 31 Mar 2022
  • Recipient: Bluebird CareDate: Thursday 31 Mar 2022

Meet the Team (4)

Wah Akram Job Title: Owner
Wah Akram

Bluebird Care Northumberland South is led by Wah Akram. Wah started delivering homecare in Northumberland South to help support customers in the area to receive homecare and support while remaining in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Delivering the highest quality of homecare and support is Wah’s absolute goal and the team would be delighted to hear from anyone who is seeking homecare for themselves or for a loved one, or would simply like to talk to someone about the services we provide.

I have lived and worked in the area all my life, gaining almost 20 years experience at all levels of customer care.

I decided to move into the care sector as I want to make a real difference to the lives of the people living in the community. Bluebird Care was the obvious choice for my business as I believe passionately in our mantra ‘a good old fashioned service'. When considering a care provider for my own loved ones, I would expect nothing short of the level of care which I would provide myself. Here at Bluebird Care we aim to deliver exactly that.

So how do I plan to ensure this? In the first instance by only recruiting carers and office staff who share the same ethos as Bluebird Care, and then providing excellent training and support. Staff retention, enabling continuity of care, is key for any care provider. This can only be achieved by a team, working in an excellent environment, where every member is encouraged to continually strive to be the very best at what they do.

Susan Fender Job Title: Executive Care Manager
Susan Fender
I have worked in the care industry for over 25 years starting as a home carer working in the community, which I dearly loved. Working my way up through the roles of Care Supervisor and various other Care Manager and will be responsible for the day to day running of the business. I have a passion for delivering high-quality care, with a person-centred approach, to meet the needs of all of our customers.

I also bring with me a great deal of experience in the support, encouragement and management of a team. The training and development of all of our staff is very important to us and I will endeavour to encourage the team to be continuously looking for ways in which they can develop their expertise.

I believe this will meet and exceed the expectations for all of our customers and their families who live in our community.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and grandchildren.

April Curran Job Title: Care Coordinator
April Curran

I started caring from a young age for my grandparents, and I knew it was something I’d like to do as a career. I started my caring career when I was 18 working as a care worker out in the community. After a few years, I decided I would like to be based in the office. Since starting at Bluebird it has been a real challenge going from a carer to a care coordinator, but it was one of the best decisions I have made.

Outside of work, I spend my time with my son and family.

Callum Hunter Job Title: Finance & Office Administrator
Callum Hunter

I started employment at Bluebird Care wanting a change in careers from my previous employment, the opportunity to work in an office and expand my knowledge in finance and administrational tasks was something that interested me.

From my time at Bluebird Care, I have completed Levels 2 & 3 in Business Administration. I would say I have a good connection with all staff and customers as I am often the first point of contact for anyone wanting to contact or visit the office.

I have also picked up a lot of different responsibilities from my time at Bluebird Care, this includes Invoicing, Payroll, Recruitment & keeping on top of our Social Media accounts and many more responsibilities.

Outside of work I like to socialise with my friends & family, I also like to watch & play football as much as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bluebird Care Northumberland South

How many Carers does Bluebird Care Northumberland South employ?

Bluebird Care Northumberland South employs 25 carers.

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