Bluebird Care Edinburgh are Finalists at Franchise of the Year 2016 Awards

Published: 20/10/2016

At the annual Bluebird Care gala dinner, Bluebird Care Edinburgh were finalists in the Franchise of the Year 2016 Awards for the Scotland & Northern Ireland region. 

At the annual Bluebird Care gala dinner, Bluebird Care Edinburgh were finalists in the Franchise of the Year 2016 Awards for the Scotland & Northern Ireland region. 

From nearly 10 Bluebird Care offices across the region, Bluebird Care Edinburgh were nominated along with two others. The franchise owners John & Jane Perry attended the ceremony on behalf of the Edinburgh team at October’s Annual Conference.
 
The nomination was received as a recognition of the team’s dedication towards its customers, as well as the consistent high level of service demonstrated by staff. The franchise placed as a runner up for the regional award, after having been submitted to a strict selection process. A scoring system was used to identify the franchises that excelled in their business and went above and beyond in 4 key areas; business development, quality audits, finance and marketing. From staff retention to regulatory compliance, website management to adherence to payment schedules, the franchises who were shortlisted for the awards were able to demonstrate exemplary practice across the board.
 
Scotland & Northern Ireland Finalists with Bluebird Care COO, Duncan Berry and Director of Operations, Fiona Williams

After the awards, Bluebird Care Edinburgh’s franchise owners John & Jane said: 
 
All Bluebird Care franchises across the country have shown such strong capabilities and dedication to their staff and customers, so it was an honour to be nominated for this award. We are so proud to be here on behalf of our team back in Edinburgh, as we know how hard they work day-to-day to truly make a difference to our customers’ lives.

We are absolutely delighted that these exceptional and hardworking people have been recognised in such a way. First and foremost, our commitment is to our customers, and the acknowledgement of our positive team dynamic and excellent care is truly humbling.”
Bluebird Care Chief Operating Officer, Duncan Berry added:
 
Bluebird Care has been delivering high quality care to thousands of customers at home for over a decade, and we are privileged to have hundreds of franchises that genuinely represent the company’s values, ethos and dedication. It was a very difficult selection process as we had such a high number of strong franchises. Therefore, being nominated is a wonderful achievement, and all our regional finalists demonstrated expertise in care that delivers an exemplary experience.”
Bluebird Care Edinburgh is dedicated to ensuring that people have the option to receive high quality care in their own homes. The franchise prides itself on providing a service that goes beyond day-to-day care, and makes a positive impact on its customers’ lives.