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Bluebird Care: Recession Resilient

2nd February 2009

"Our customers are happy with the dependable, quality service we provide" - Paul Tarsey

Bluebird Care is set to create 500 new jobs in 2009 by opening eleven new offices during the first few weeks of 2009.

Just two years ago, the Hampshire-based company had one office, but now has 34 trading across England, Scotland and Ireland and reports an impressive month-on-month growth of 20 per cent in 2008, despite global recession.

In the past 18 months, Bluebird Care has grown by 769 per cent and turnover has hit the £5 million mark. Early predictions for this year indicate that eleven new offices will be opened in the first quarter - with another seven already planned for later in the year.

Potentially, each office recruits between 40 and 50 carers. These predicted figures could well exceed expectations as new franchisees come forward, often using redundancy payments to fund start-up costs for their new venture.

The Bluebird Care success story started in 2004, when founders Paul and Lisa Tarsey operated from a small office in Petersfield. In June 2006, they unveiled plans to offer franchise opportunities - and are now a nationwide company, reporting significant economic growth.

Bluebird Care's rapid expansion can be attributed to a variety of factors - but mainly reflects public demand for professional care in people's own homes, based on personal preference and cost-effectiveness.

It also mirrors Government policy, aimed at helping older people to stay at home where possible. Managing director Paul Tarsey said: "We place our emphasis on value for money, professionalism and good old fashioned service! The principle of receiving professional care at home is far more cost-effective than selling up and moving into a residential home - which can cost up to £1,000 a week. Staying at home is also the favoured option for the vast majority of older or vulnerable people".

"We have come a long way from the empty second-floor office where we started back in 2004. Now, four years later, there are Bluebird Care branches in three different countries and that is a result of both our customers being happy with the dependable, quality service we provide and our franchisees being fully supported."

Bluebird Care specialises in working with people requiring health care and their families, alongside Social Services, GPs and Primary Care Trusts. It also offers live-in support for people who would like, or who need, a greater level of care provision.

Bluebird Care Franchise News

Bluebird Care Reach 150 Offices
8th February 2013
Another significant step was recently taken in the Bluebird Care network with the addition of the 150th office of the well-respected Brand.

Bupa Home Healthcare partners with Bluebird Care
21st September 2012
Bupa Home Healthcare is announcing that it has formed a new UK-wide partnership with domiciliary care provider Bluebird Care

Fancy running your own successful care business?
11th May 2011
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The State: Caring from Cradle to Grave?
13th April 2011
Over half of the UK’s over 45’s still think the state will pick up their care bill when they are old

Bluebird Care toasts its success with the who's who of the care and franchising industry
7th March 2011
Bluebird Care held a celebratory lunch at the Bluebird Restaurant in London on 24th February 2011 for all the people that have been...

Bluebird Care issues checklist to help vulnerable customers cope with winter
5th January 2011
The UK’s leading care-at-home provider Bluebird Care has issued a simple checklist to help its customers have a trouble-free festive break

Bluebird Care Stafford wins top award – just six months after opening its doors
3rd November 2010
Stafford businesswoman Sue Milakovic has beaten off challenges from 95 other offices to scoop Bluebird Care’s franchise owner the year...

Cost-effective, quality care paramount following spending review says MD
2nd November 2010
Bluebird Care has reiterated its commitment to delivering high-quality yet cost-effective care at home following last week’s Government...

Further Information

Franchise Information

BFA Membership Status

Full

UK Years Established

8 years

Current UK Coverage

40%

Franchisee Support Staff

Personal Investment Req.

£20,000

Total Startup Cost

£35,000 approx

Office-based business location

Business to consumer services

Franchisee employs and manages staff

Why Choose Us?

Full training and guidance support

What Our Franchisees Say

The benefit of becoming your own boss is being able to work flexible hours without hindering your career prospects, so now we can spend more quality time with our families.