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02 NOV
Cold weather care endorsed by local company, Bluebird Care
Directors from local care at home provider, Bluebird Care, welcome the publication of the Department of Health's ‘cold weather plan’.
‘The local community can play their part in caring for vulnerable neighbours and keeping warm this winter’ said Paul Tarsey, Director of Bluebird Care. ‘Please check on friends and neighbours who may be struggling in the cold and if you have an older person, vulnerable neighbour or relative, look out for them in the winter months’.
‘Icy roads and snow means they may not be able to get out and about. They may need help with shopping, clearing paths, getting a repeat prescription, walking the dog - or they may just need to see a friendly face. Also if someone has had an accident in their home, fallen and injured themselves or been taken ill, they may not be able to attract attention of neighbours, passers-by or people who call at the door’.
‘Always be on the look-out for signs that something might be wrong, especially when the weather is cold. There are many signs to look out for such as milk left out on the doorstep, newspapers stuck in the letterbox, curtains drawn during the day and pets such as dogs barking all day or the cat scratching to be let in. There is also lots of useful information available on the internet on how to keep warm and well in winter. A good starting point, for instance, is Age UK’s ‘Spread the Warmth’ campaign, at www.ageuk.org.uk
EndsNOTES TO EDITORS
The Bluebird Care Success story started in September 2004, when husband and wife team Paul and Lisa Tarsey operated from a small office in Petersfield. In June 2006, they unveiled plans to franchise the business. Bluebird Care is now the fastest growing franchise company in the UK and now has over 100 offices in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
For further information please call Jennie Saul, PR Manager at Bluebird Care on 01730 260026, email jenniesaul@bluebirdcare.co.uk