‘Encouraging’ - MP praises invaluable health workers as new care services launches on Fylde coast

A Fylde coast MP has praised a health care service offering new services in the area, calling the provision ‘encouraging’ for local residents.

Bluebird Care Lytham and Fylde has expanded into the Fylde coast, initially creating three new jobs with hopes for further growth in the future. Based on Kilnhouse Lane in St Annes, the service provides home care, live-in care and complex care services across Fylde, Blackpool and Wyre

Bluebird Care was brought to Fylde earlier this year by founder Claire Evans, 12 years after she established a premium care service in the Lancaster and South Lakeland areas.

Having previously visited Bluebird Care, Fylde MP Andrew Snowden posted on his Facebook page: “Most people only truly understand the value of care workers when someone they love needs one.

“That is why it was so encouraging to visit Bluebird Care Fylde & Wyre and hear about their plans to expand across the Fylde Coast. At a time when more families are struggling to access reliable care, seeing a local provider grow, create jobs and support more vulnerable residents is fantastic news for our area.”

Creating jobs

Founder Claire Evans said: “Lytham and Fylde is a start-up operation which will hopefully stand alone, but I already have established infrastructure and expertise to help. So far, I have created three local jobs and further expansion will depend upon me being successful in getting our name out there and getting business on board to help generate word of mouth referrals.

“My market is the self-funding sector of the homecare market and, for me, it is about going beyond what is expected and being person-centred. We forge excellent links with other local health care professionals, charities and community activities to help give our customers the very best chance of quality of life.

“Dementia is a specialist interest of mine.”