Meet our local Lancaster & South Lakeland team

The faces of the people behind our outstanding service.

Claire Evans - Owner/Director

I’m the director and founder of Bluebird Care for Lancaster and South Lakeland. With a personal passion for care, I’m dedicated to providing high-quality, tailored services to our customers. I lead a skilled team, invest in staff development, and ensure reliable, innovative care through strong quality systems—all while striving to make a meaningful impact in my local community. When I’m not working, I enjoy trying my hand at horseriding!

Alyson Hartlebury - Care and Operations Manager

Alyson is our Registered Manager, responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of our service. After working in other sectors, she found her true passion in care, and both staff and customers respect her expertise and approachable nature. Alyson always has the person at the centre of everything she does, and is especially good at working with professionals. Outside of work, Alyson loves spending time with her three young children.

Jana Cayeux - Live-In Care Manager

Jana is our Live-in Care Manager, leading the way in delivering exceptional care. She works closely with clients and families to create personalized care plans and supports our carers to ensure the highest standards. Jana joined us in 2020 from South Africa, bringing years of personal caregiving experience. She quickly progressed from carer to Senior Carer, Supervisor, and now Manager. A proud mother of two boys, Jana loves spending time with her family.

Nicola Dryden - Domiciliary Care Manager/Coordinator

Nicola manages our domiciliary care service, ensuring visits are well-coordinated and delivered by the right carers. With extensive experience as a Registered Care Manager and a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care, she oversees daily operations and ensures top-quality care. A proud mum to Michael, grandmother to Raven and Dexter, and owner of the beautiful Betty (her dog), Nicola is a valued member of our team who brings warmth and dedication to everything she does.

The faces of the people behind our outstanding care.

Toni Farrer - Customer Relationship Manager

Toni liaises with our customers and their loved ones to make sure we build the right plan of care around the person, understanding their needs and preferences. Of course, personal circumstances change as time goes on so Toni reviews and updates what we do accordingly. Toni has a long career in care and wouldn’t think of doing anything else.

Ritika Tyagi - Supervisor

Claire Evans Attachments Nov 8, 2024, 5:33 PM (3 days ago) to me Ritika is responsible for supervising and managing our staff. We invest in our people to make sure they are confident and skilled when they visit our customers

Stephanie Anderson - Recruitment & Training Manager

Steph is responsible for recruiting and training our carers. She knows exactly what we’re looking for in terms of personal qualities and each new starter takes part in our two week induction programme before setting off alone.