Your wellness, wellbeing and health

Here at Bluebird Care Northallerton, Thirsk and Catterick we care whole heartedly for each and every member of our care team.

You deliver such an important service, and make such an unbelievable difference to our customers every day and for that we can't thank you enough.

However, given the nature of home care and with the on-going pandemic, there may be periods of time where you are having to deal with anxiety, stress, pressure or depression.

Here we have put together a little guide on some of the ways that we can support you during this time.

Remember to talk to us and use the available resources.

Wellbeing and Wellness Resources for You | Bluebird Care Northallerton, Thirsk and Catterick

Here are some resources that we have available for our care assistants:

1) Free confidential telephone counselling

Each member of our team and members of their family have access to free, confidential telephone counselling with trained counsellors. This is available to you 24/7, 365 days a year.

Please contact this number as many times as you need. The number is 0333 000 2082

2) Mental Health and Wellbeing Literature

We have a wellbeing bookcase in the entrance of the office that covers a vast range of topics.

Please feel free to borrow as many books as you would like. You don't need to inform anyone that you are borrowing a book. Take as long as you need to read and process the information available

3) Talk to Jules, our Mental Health First Aider

Jules, our live-in care and training manager, is a trained Mental Health First Aider. Jules attended her most recent course on this topic in July 2021. If you have any concerns or worries, either pick up the phone or email julestatham@bluebirdcare.co.uk

Online Resources We Recommend Reading

Hollie Guard App 

Mind's Guide to Anxiety

Mind's Guide to Depression

NHS Top Tips to Improve Your Mental Wellbeing

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England Resources and Guide to Address your Stress