Your Care Journey
Guiding you to the right care, at the right time, with the comfort of home at every step.
Imagine care that grows with you, starting with a friendly visit and evolving into full support when you need it most. At Bluebird Care, we make every stage of your care journey feel like home. Whether it's companionship, daily help, or live-in care, we're here to make life easier, more comfortable, and more connected because with us, it’s always good to be home.
Supporting Your Care Journey In York
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or a loved one, our professional and compassionate care team is here to help you live independently and safely in the comfort of your own home. From companionship and home care to complex care needs, we tailor our services to suit your lifestyle and preferences.
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Care We Offer In York
Explore your options and see what care we offer in York.
Contact us todayExplore your options and see what care we offer in York.
Home care
Having one of our carers come to visit you in your home can make a huge difference to your life. Our care at home in York is extremely flexible, you might need a carer for only an hour a week or for several hours a day.
Find out moreLive-in care
We passionately believe in helping people who want to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. Our award-winning care package makes it possible to continue to enjoy the comfort and familiarity of home.
Find out moreCompanionship Care
We provide support for those who are feeling the effects of loneliness but are still healthy, happy and fit enough to remain in their own home. We can offer a bit of extra support and companionship to make you or your loved one feel less lonely and more human again.
Find out moreComplex Care
Some conditions require specialist care services. At Bluebird Care we understand that when people have special needs due to an illness or injury, they may need extra care and support.
Find out moreFinding the care that’s just right for YOU!
At Bluebird Care, we understand that everyone’s care needs are unique. Our care journey is designed around you – offering flexible, personalised care that evolves as your needs change.
Our care personas connect you with care options and lifestyles, making it easier to understand and decide what type of care suits you best.
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Meet Evelyn
Evelyn Harper is 78 years old and lives independently in a cosy ground floor apartment in a small village. Divorced, with two children and four grandchildren, she’s sociable and spirited, with a warm personality and a love of good conversation. Her home is filled with family photos, vintage furniture, and shelves of well-read books. She takes pride in her flower boxes and enjoys watching the birds from her window. In good general health, Evelyn doesn’t need personal care but benefits from light support to help her stay active and connected. Weekly companionship visits offer her someone to chat with over a cup of tea, along with help getting to coffee mornings, local markets, and occasional trips to the cinema or theatre. She values her independence and prefers to see support as friendly companionship rather than formal care. Evelyn’s main motivation is staying socially active and mentally stimulated. After losing many of her close friends, she appreciates light-touch check-ins to ease feelings of isolation, alongside regular conversations that keep her mind engaged. Friendly, curious, and independent, she enjoys being treated as an equal – seeing her carer as a friendly face rather than someone providing care.
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Meet Doris
Doris Mitchell is 86 and lives alone in a quiet suburban bungalow. Widowed and fiercely independent, she takes great pride in maintaining control over her life and living on her own terms. While generally in good health, Doris experiences arthritis and mobility challenges that make some daily tasks harder. Her home is her sanctuary, carefully kept with family photos, fresh flowers, and a favourite armchair, though she now needs help with housework, bathing, and meal preparation. She values routine and prefers familiar carers she can trust, appreciating knowing who will visit and when. Medication reminders and occasional companionship, including transport to community activities, support her desire to remain active and socially connected. Mentally sharp and engaged, Doris enjoys reading, crossword puzzles, knitting, and staying informed about current affairs. Though she sometimes feels lonely after losing friends, she wants to maintain her dignity and independence while receiving the right support to live comfortably at home. She prefers simple, friendly communication and relies on her daughter and carers to help with arranging services.
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Meet Ronald
Ronald Turner is 83 and lives alone in a ground-floor adapted flat equipped with specialist aids to support his daily life. A widower with a calm, private nature and dry sense of humour, Ronald has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, which affects his mobility and places him at a high risk of falls. He receives four daily care visits to assist with personal care tasks, medication, meal preparation, and continence support. Routines and consistency are vital to Ronald, as they help him maintain dignity and feel secure. He values carers who are calm, respectful, and familiar faces he can trust. His home is minimalistic and thoughtfully arranged with mobility aids and equipment like a specialist bed and commode. Despite physical limitations, Ronald remains mentally sharp, enjoying history documentaries, listening to the radio, and gentle conversation. Family members check in regularly by phone and visit when they can. Ronald’s main goals are to stay safe and comfortable at home, maintain his privacy and dignity, and build strong, trusting relationships with his small care team. He prefers clear communication and appreciates carers leaving notes or logs if he’s resting.
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Meet Sylvia
Sylvia Jenkins is 72 and lives with her husband in a ground-floor adapted home where she receives 24/7 care support through scheduled visits and an overnight contingency plan. Intelligent and resilient, Sylvia has a calm and considered presence, drawing on great inner strength to manage her complex health needs. She lives with a chronic respiratory condition requiring nebuliser treatments and oxygen management, alongside limited mobility caused by Multiple Sclerosis. Sylvia needs full assistance with personal care, medication administration at strict intervals, and complex moving and handling using specialist equipment like hoists and slide sheets. Her home is equipped with a specialist bed, hoist system, and mobility aids, blending medical needs seamlessly with everyday life. After 50 years of marriage, she values meaningful conversations with family and enjoys audiobooks, classical music, and podcasts during her rest periods. Sylvia’s main goals are to remain safely at home with her husband, avoid hospital admissions, and maintain control over how her care is delivered. She places great importance on trust, clear communication, and consistency, preferring calm and confident carers who listen carefully and respect her expertise in managing her condition. She uses adapted technology for communication and keeps detailed care preferences and health plans accessible in her home.
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Meet George
George Whittaker is 89 and lives in a semi-rural cottage with a dedicated live-in carer. A widower with a humble and quietly humorous nature, George is a lifelong DIY enthusiast who takes pride in his strong work ethic. Since a fall last year, he experiences frailty, reduced mobility, and mild memory loss due to early-stage vascular dementia. He requires round-the-clock care to assist with personal care, mobility using a walking frame, medication management, meal preparation, and night-time supervision. Despite his support needs, George values companionship and emotional reassurance, and benefits from reminders and guidance due to his cognitive challenges. His home is filled with family heirlooms and well-kept tools, reflecting his practical spirit. Though no longer able to maintain the garden himself, he enjoys watching it from his conservatory and takes pleasure in small tasks like setting the table or folding laundry. George’s main goals are to remain at home surrounded by familiar comforts, stay involved in daily life in meaningful ways, and feel respected and included. He values trust and genuine bonds with his carer, preferring carers who involve him rather than just doing things for him. George doesn’t use technology but enjoys photo albums, the radio, and face-to-face interaction with consistent carers. Family visits are a regular and cherished part of his support network.
Explore Live-in Care like George - YorkWant to find out which care profile reflects you best?
This may help you determine which type of care to enquire about and where about you or your loved one stand in your journey. Discover the care persona that best matches your lifestyle, health, and daily living needs.
Are you an Evelyn, or are you a George?
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Disclaimer: Please note that this quiz is intended as a general guide only and should not be used to diagnose any medical or health conditions. The results are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate and are based solely on the information provided. We recommend using your results as a starting point when enquiring about care options and speaking with a qualified professional for further assessment and advice.
Our Case Studies
Real life stories from our customers
See more about Betty and John's journey with us at Bluebird Care.
See more about Betty and John's journey with us at Bluebird Care.
