Bluebird Care launches new Community-focused Occupational Therapy and Wellbeing Service in Manningtree
Bluebird Care, North Essex’s most proactive provider of specialist in-home care, is launching its new community based Wellbeing Service at Foundry Court in Manningtree, with open days on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th January. The service will offer a variety of therapies and activities to meet the care needs of older people and people with a disability.
This new service provides a more comprehensive approach to care. It focuses on customers’ all-round health by addressing their mental, physical and social needs through the integration of in-home care, community based activities and a bit of good, old fashioned pampering.
The service which is led by fully qualified Occupational Therapists will offer: re-ablement services – helping customers to re-learn skills they may have lost through injury or illness; activities such as arts & crafts; indoor games; reminiscence work and cognitive stimulation; guest speakers; IT sessions; social outings; gardening club; shopping service; information and advice; hairdressing; podiatry; massages and reflexology and carer support groups - all designed to create a full and effective care programme focused on independence, health, wellbeing and satisfaction for customers and their families.
The site for this Service is Foundry Court in Manningtree - a well-known and well used community centre with good transport links.
Melvyn Plum, Managing Director of Bluebird Care Colchester & Tendring, said: “We get to know our customers really well through the care we provide in their homes and it’s become apparent that some customers would benefit from care that goes beyond personal care elements and encompasses social activities, massage and gardening - activities that nurture the mind, body and soul. Combined with personal care, these supplementary therapies and activities can provide a really positive outcome. We’ve been working on this idea for a while and we’re really excited to be launching the Wellbeing Service in January. We hope people will come along to the open days on 24th & 25th January to meet our lovely team and get a feel for the many ways we can help!”
For more information on the Wellbeing Service or to book an appointment, call 01206 827605.
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Notes to Editors
Bluebird Care (Colchester) is part of the Bluebird Care network which has over 170 offices providing high quality care throughout England and Ireland. Bluebird Care (Colchester & Tendring) opened its office in July 2010 and following our successful registration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) they delivered care to their first customer in September 2010. In 2012 they won the Regional Franchise of the year award and were one of the finalists for franchise of the year award 2012.
Bluebird Care (Colchester & Tendring) is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Home Care services. They are members of the United Home Care Association (UKHCA).
Every customer receives a tailored care package which is designed around their individual care needs. Bluebird Care provides the following services - all in the comfort of the customer’s own home:
Personal Care VisitsDementia CareRespite CareLive In CareOvernight CareEnd of life careShort term support following discharge from Hospital.Re-ablement SupportCarers SupportSupport to access community resources
Foundry Court
Foundry Court is a popular community centre, located in the heart of Manningtree, Essex and is home to a number of local community groups. The centre is owned and managed by Colne, a community Housing Association located in Colchester.
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