Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.714) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire has 89 reviews.
Review from J L (Client) published on 14 February 2025
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Reply from Mel Fairchild, Home Manager at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear that you felt cared for and that your experience was overall positive. We apologise for the occasional longer gaps between visits and appreciate you bringing that to our attention. We'll work to improve in that area moving forward. Your input helps us to continue improving,
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Review from Rhian P (Daughter of Client) published on 28 January 2025
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Reply from Mel Fairchild, Home Manager at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're truly honored to be able to support your mum and your family. It means the world to us to hear that you've had a positive experience with our team. We understand how important it is to have the right care and support, and we're grateful that we can be there for you. If there's anything more we can do in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.
All the best
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Review from Michele B (Daughter of Client) published on 14 November 2024
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Review from Rhian T (Daughter of Client) published on 12 September 2024
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Reply from Peter Slough, Director at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback which I will share with the teams. We are very happy that our support was so impactful in such a difficult time. Our teams are so passionate about making a difference and providing person-centred care. All the very best, Peter Slough; Director
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Review from C H (Daughter of Client) published on 17 June 2024
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Reply from Vicki Dawson, Support Supervisor, West Oxfordshire at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We all learned a lot from your father; he was a very intelligent man full of many life stories and once we had gained your mother's trust, we had fun in the most unusual of circumstances! It was our pleasure to care for your parents and both are very much missed by the team. We will take on board your comments about carers not being able to work basic appliances and look at how we can adapt and improve our training and shadowing processes moving forward. Sending our best wishes for the future.
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Review from Alan H (Husband of Client) published on 4 June 2024
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Reply from Joanne Smith, Care Manager at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Thank you for your lovely review, Alan, although we only knew you both for a short time, I'm so glad the Bluebird carers made a positive impact and were able to support you both in different ways. Take care and best wishes.
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Review from Emma S (Niece of Client) published on 29 May 2024
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Reply from Vicki Dawson, Support Supervisor, West Oxfordshire at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review. I will pass your comments on to the team personally as it really does mean a lot to them to hear this. We knew your aunt very well and took pride in caring for her and her lovely cat. It was a privilege getting to know her and to assist her with her care needs, and she will always have a place in our hearts. Our team strive to provide the best care possible and it's always so encouraging and motivating to receive such an amazing review. On behalf of Bluebird Care Oxford, South and West, I would like to wish her well as she settles into her new home.
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Review from Melanie M (Daughter of Client) published on 21 May 2024
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Reply from Joanne Smith, South Oxfordshire and Live-in Care Manager at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a review. Feedback on our service is always appreciated and we are pleased that your experience of Bluebird Care Oxford, South and West Oxfordshire met your expectations. It was a pleasure to look after your mum, she will be remembered fondly by the live-in care team.
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Review from D F (Daughter of Client) published on 16 May 2024
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Reply from Joanne Smith, Care Manager at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are always grateful to our existing customers and their families for leaving a review whilst still using our services. The last two years have been our pleasure.
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Review from Sophie M (Daughter of Client) published on 3 May 2024
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Reply from Joanne Smith, Care Manager at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is always good to receive feedback from current customers and their family members. I am pleased that your parents are satisfied with their new carer. Although it did take time to do this, it reiterates the importance of selecting the right person, especially when replacing a carer of a year. We always strive to prioritise and resolve matters as quickly as possible. I do hope that any concerns you may have had are now resolved. I am sorry to hear of your disappointment around the management of our live in care service. I do feel that the responsiveness of communication via phone and email with yourself and your parents has always been consistent and flowed freely, but I will obviously take on board the importance of regular visits to your parents going forward.
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Review from Suki P (Wife of Client) published on 15 April 2024
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Reply from Vicki Cox, Lead Care Supervisor at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Dear Suki, thank you for taking the time to leave us your amazing review. I am so pleased to hear that you are satisfied with our service, and not only to your husband but to yourself as well. Our team are committed to delivering a high-quality service and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. I will definitely pass it on to the team who will be thrilled.
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Review from E N (Wife of Client) published on 25 March 2024
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Reply from Vicki Cox, Lead Care Supervisor at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Thank you for your kind words, I am pleased to hear we were able to support both you and your husband during this difficult time and that he was able to remain at home with his family as he wished. I also want to thank you for your kindness and compassion to the carers, I know they held both of you dearly in their hearts and hearing this positive feedback will be such a blessing. Take care from all of us at Bluebird Care
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Review from M H (Daughter of Client) published on 15 January 2024
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Reply from Rebecca Senter, Care Manager for West Oxfordshire at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Thank you for your review and your lovely words. It means a lot to receive such positive feedback and I will pass on your lovely words to the team, as this will mean so much to them. Thank you for choosing Bluebird Care, It is a pleasure to support your Dad.
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Review from David N (Brother of Client) published on 2 November 2023
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Reply from Joanne Smith, Care Manager at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Thank you David for your review, it means a lot to us to have such positive feedback. It was a pleasure to have cared for him and to have carried out his wish of remaining at home until the end. A true gentleman whose smile is missed by us all.
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Review from Chris G (Son of Client) published on 14 September 2023
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Reply from Joanne Smith, Live-in Care Manager at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Hello Chris, thank you for leaving a review and for your lovely words. It was our absolute pleasure to care for your mother in her last weeks. I’m so glad we were able to bring her home, just where she wanted to be. The team were very fond of her. I will ensure this feedback is passed on to all involved; they are such a great team, and I’m sure that knowing how you thought of them will make their day. Best wishes, from us all.
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Review from L H (Son of Client) published on 2 August 2023
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Reply from Jo Smith, Live-in Care Manager at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is appreciated. I’m so glad that your mothers experience was a positive one. It’s these lovely comments that keep us so motivated to continue doing what we are doing. I will personally pass them on to the team involved. It was a pleasure looking after your mother over the last year. On behalf of Bluebird Care Oxford, South and west Oxfordshire, I would like to wish her well as she settles into her new environment. All the very best.
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Review from Jonathan T (Son of Client) published on 25 July 2023
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Reply from Vicki Cox, Supervisor at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Thank you so much for your kind words, we aim to go the extra mile to ensure the right level of care is provided. It really means a lot to us that your family is so involved and we work well together to ensure your dad is cared for and has all the right things in place to be able to remain living at home.
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Review from P B (Client) published on 24 July 2023
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Reply from Michelle Field, Care Manager at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
I’m grateful to you for taking the time to write this lovely review. Feedback, especially of this nature, is warmly received by our amazing team of Bluebirds, who strive daily to offer the professionalism, sensitivity and kindness you have described. Thank you for entrusting us with your care.
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Review from Charlotte P (Daughter of Client) published on 5 July 2023
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Reply from Robert Mezo, Director at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Dear Charlotte, thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review. On behalf of the whole team, I would like to say that it has been our absolute pleasure to support your mother these last three years, and although we are sorry to see her go, we know how much she has wanted to move closer to you and think this is a really positive change for her. Our days are already much different without her. We wish her and you good health and happiness for the future.
With kindest regards.
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Review from Gena R (Daughter of Client) published on 8 March 2023
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Reply from Michelle Field, Care Manager at Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire
Your kind words and feedback will mean the world to the team in South Oxfordshire and I’m grateful to you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your parents are thought of with the same fondness and every one of our Bluebirds enjoy visiting them. Thank you, to you and your parents for entrusting us with their care, it has been a pleasure.
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The Review Score of 9.7 (9.714) out of 10 for Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.714 for Bluebird Care Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire is calculated as follows: ( (86 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 112 Ratings = 4.714
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 Oxford, South & West Oxfordshire is based on 19 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.
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Job Title: Registered Manager
Joined: 2014
Prior to starting a career in care, I worked in retail. The day-to-day was monotonous and I wanted to do something more worthwhile. During this time my Grandad was also diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and went into a residential setting. I observed a struggling service and poor practices and without any experience knew I could do better.
My journey with Bluebird Care started in 2014 as a part-time care assistant. Through the years I have progressed through the roles to my current position as Registered Manager. The experience, knowledge and training I have received through the years, including my level 5 qualification has without a doubt supported me in getting to where I am today.
I’m so excited and immensely proud to lead a service that is committed to providing the best home care in Oxfordshire. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and alongside an exceptional management team, we nurture and support our Bluebirds to deliver the best service possible.
Job Title: Deputy Manager
Joined: 2014
I joined Bluebird Care back in April 2014 as a care assistant, mainly due to having a small child and being able to have flexible working hours. I quickly found supporting members of my local community and surrounding villages really rewarding and I realised that this was the industry that I wanted to build a career in. I went from Care Assistant to Support Supervisor, Supervisor to Live-in Care Manager, to where I am today, predominantly overseeing the safe running of the South, West and central Oxfordshire territory.
As well as having transferrable skills from my earlier roles, I also hold an NVQ level 5 in Care Management and look forward to developing my knowledge further in other areas of the business. I have always felt Bluebird is the perfect fit for me due to the shared ethos of person-centred care, promoting independence and going the extra mile to make a difference in someone's life whilst remaining in their own home. I feel extremely privileged to help lead a team, that provides great quality care to Oxfordshire's vulnerable adults.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending quality time with my two children, walking and swimming.
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