Home care agency

Watra Care Solihull

Home care agency in Birmingham

Bluebird Care

Watra Care Solihull

Home care agency in Birmingham

Operated by Bluebird Care

CQC GoodDementia
NeighbourhoodCultural HubWell Served
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  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address357 Dudley Road, North Edgbaston, Birmingham, B18 4HB

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About

Watra Care Solihull is a home care agency run by Bluebird Care, based in Birmingham, West Midlands. It delivers care and support in people's own homes, with a focus on dementia. The agency supports older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairment, learning disabilities and eating disorders.

Watra Care Solihull was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, receiving Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

What inspectors found

CQC: Good

Report published 14 May 2019 · Last inspected 22 March 2019

Inspectors found that people receiving home care, including people with physical disabilities and people living with dementia, were supported by a consistent group of staff who knew them well. Staff were described as safe, skilled and respectful, encouraging people to stay independent and to take part in decisions about their care. The report describes an open, supportive team culture led by a registered manager committed to high standards.

Strengths noted
  • Staff were alert to safeguarding issues, knew how to escalate worries, and worked to lower risks where possible.
  • Support with medicines was carried out safely, and staff were trained to provide effective care.
  • Staff were paired with people according to their needs and preferences, giving people continuity of care.
  • Assessments and person-centred support plans were detailed and reviewed regularly, with people involved in decisions, and the service used electronic records and technology to share updates quickly.

Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Eating disorders
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
Hospital650 m

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Watra Care Solihull will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Watra Care Solihull is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, 0.4 miles away. The local GP practice is DRUID GROUP - EMC SURGERY, 0.1 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital · 0.4 mi
Nearest GP
DRUID GROUP - EMC SURGERY · 0.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Part of Bluebird Care

Watra Care Solihull is one of 156 services run by Bluebird Care on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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