Bluebird Care (Benfleet, Hadleigh & Canvey Island)

Bluebird Care (Benfleet, Hadleigh & Canvey Island) is a home care agency based in Romford, in the Havering council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It most likely works within about 6 miles of its Romford office, which is our estimate rather than something the agency has told us. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is part of Bluebird Care, which has 132 branches in England. The agency has been registered since July 2016.

At its latest inspection, published September 2024, the CQC rated Bluebird Care (Benfleet, Hadleigh & Canvey Island) Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.

Bluebird Care (Benfleet, Hadleigh & Canvey Island) has not published its rates and we are still collecting figures for Havering. Across England agencies usually charge £26 to £36 an hour for visits and £1,200 to £1,750 a week for live-in care. Ask for a written price list that shows the weekend and bank holiday rates and the shortest visit they will do.

There are 112 registered home care agencies in Havering. Others working the same area include Bluebird Care (Romford, Upminster & Grays), Aspire Support Essex and Home Instead Romford. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care from about £1,120 a week.