At Bluebird Care, we believe that high-quality care should be personal, proactive, and empowering. That’s why we’re proud to be using the Bluebird Care Assist Box in our customers’ homes.

The Blue Box is part of our enhanced community health initiative, designed to help customers stay informed about their wellbeing between GP visits. Whether it’s a routine check-up or a quick conversation about changes in health, our care assistants are trained to make the process simple, comfortable, and dignified.

What is the Bluebird Care Assist Box?

Our Blue Box contains everything needed to carry out basic health observations in the comfort of your home, including a thermometer, blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter and NHS NEWS2 observation tools. These help us track important signs of health and spot early indicators of potential issues such as infections, dehydration, or respiratory decline.

By catching changes early, we can alert healthcare professionals quickly, prevent hospital admissions, and support better long-term health outcomes.

Here’s what’s inside the Blue Box:

• Thermometer – Monitors body temperature, a key sign of infection
• Blood Pressure Monitor – Detects fluctuations that can impact heart health
• Pulse Oximeter – Measures oxygen saturation, important for lung conditions
• NEWS2 Chart – A nationally used NHS tool to track deterioration over time

Carers You Can Trust

Our care team is fully trained to use the Blue Box safely and accurately. They receive instruction in taking and interpreting readings, using the NHS-aligned NEWS2 scoring system to guide decisions and escalate concerns when needed.

Importantly, this service never replaces medical advice, but it bridges the gap between health and social care, offering reassurance and an extra layer of safety.

But don’t just take our word for it – here’s what some of our customers have said:

Mrs L: “It was quick and easy, the girls were nice, and I had no difficulties with the check. It’s important to know about your health.”

Mrs E: “The check was quick, comfortable and straightforward. It’s hard to get a doctor’s appointment and it was great to know about your health.”

Mr H: “I am very happy with the service; staff are always cheerful.”

Prevention is Better Than Cure

This initiative is part of our wider mission to promote preventative, person-centred care. As people live longer with more complex health needs, knowing how someone is feeling day-to-day, and acting quickly when something changes is more important than ever.

One customer recently mentioned feeling “a bit off,” but didn’t want to bother the GP. Our team used the Blue Box and noticed a slightly raised temperature and reduced oxygen levels. We contacted the GP directly, and a chest infection was diagnosed and treated early – safely at home. No hospital stay, no delays, just joined-up care that made a real difference.

Supporting People to Age Well at Home

The Blue Box is just one way Bluebird Care is helping people live well in their own homes, with the support they need to feel safe, informed and empowered. By combining everyday care with smart, simple health monitoring, we’re building a more responsive, connected model of care.

And most importantly - it’s care that feels personal.

Want to Learn More?

If you or a loved one could benefit from Bluebird Care’s Blue Box health checks, we’d love to tell you more. Get in touch with our friendly team:

📞 Call us: 01795 422200
📧 Email: swale@bluebirdcare.co.uk

We’re here to help you live well, your way.