Blua NZ mobile app | Bupa New Zealand

One team. One shared care journey.

Blua is a free app brought to you by Bupa - and available at all care homes.

It's designed to support residents, whānau, family, friends and Bupa care teams to communicate, connect and stay up to date. All in one place.

Received your invitation? Download the Blua app and get started.‌

Everyday care made visible

View care updates.
See activities, routines and appointments.
Access individualised care plans.
Receive important updates.

Stay connected

Simple and convenient ways to communicate and be involved in life at Bupa.

Send and receive direct messages with your care team.
Check out your care home announcements for the latest news, events and photos.

Simple to join, from the moment you're invited

1

Sign a consent form
Because each resident’s information is precious, we ask for consent to be given by the resident, or their activated Welfare EPOA.

2

Receive your email invitation
Look out for your invite from your care home with all of the information you need to get started. See the step-by-step guide here.

3

Download the app
Once consent is signed, download Blua, log in, and start seeing their world.

Download the Blua app

Getting started is easy. Download the app, create your account, and stay connected with life at your Bupa Care Home.

Need a little extra help? View our Getting Started guide.

More information

What is the Blua app?

Blua is an app brought to you by Bupa, designed to help residents, whānau, family, friends and care teams stay connected. Blua makes everyday visible, bringing important information about care, activities and appointments into one place. It helps everyone stay informed, connected and involved, with more features to come, including secure messaging with the care home team.
Who is Blua for?

Blua is currently available to all Bupa permanent care home residents and their families and friends. Soon, we'll be extending Blua to our villages and then beyond, creating opportunities for more older New Zealanders to benefit from the connection, support and peace of mind Bupa and Blua provides.
How do I get the Blua app?

Blua is available by invitation. After consent has been provided, you'll receive an email invitation with instructions to download the app and get started. See the ‘Simple to join’ section here for more information.