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We are committed to delivering services to help you through each day without a worry. Our carers know what it takes to provide a successful care plan to deliver on your needs. The Highest Standards:
We have an ongoing commitment to provide our customers with high standards of care and protection. Each and every one of our friendly care team meet all requirements and know how to work with those in need. We know what is needed to ensure the most caring, worry-free service is provided to you each time. We offer a variety of care plans to cater for everybody’s unique needs and are always working with you to deliver a great quality of living. With homecare tailored to your requirements, you know that our care team will deliver only the best for you ensuring you are always at the forefront. Services Designed Around You:
Durham Tees Care are committed to delivering services to help you through each day without a worry. Our carers know what it takes to provide a successful care plan and use their professional training to deliver on your needs. All of our staff recognise the needs of each person which is why we respect each person’s different way of living when caring for you. Our flexible services are designed around domestic home care and larger nursing homes.

12/09/2025

👵 Because Home Should Always Feel Like Home
Your parents cared for you—now let us help care for them.
Durham Tees Care provides trusted homecare across Newcastle & Sunderland, with tailored support that respects every individual.
💬 Message us today for a free consultation.

12/09/2025

🟣 Reforming Social Care:
This week’s first cross-party meeting of the Casey Commission marks a pivotal moment for adult social care in England. Representatives from across the political spectrum—including Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Greens, and Reform UK—sat down with Baroness Louise Casey to begin shaping the future of a sector that millions rely on, yet too often remains politically sidelined.
Baroness Casey’s reported impatience for change is not only refreshing—it’s essential. Because for those providers working in and alongside the sector, the need for reform isn’t theoretical. It’s lived, daily.
At Durham Tees Care, we see the impact of underfunding, workforce shortages, and policy inertia every day. We see carers stretched to the limit, families navigating a postcode lottery of support, and local authorities battling impossible budget constraints. We also see extraordinary resilience, compassion, and innovation. But goodwill alone cannot sustain a broken system.
The Commission’s timeline—initial recommendations by 2026, broader reforms by 2028, and full implementation potentially stretching to 2036—has raised concerns.
So what does meaningful reform look like?
🔹 Fair pay and career progression for care workers
The Fair Pay Agreement is a landmark move, but it must be backed by long-term funding and a reimagining of care as a skilled, respected profession.
🔹 A truly national care service
One that doesn’t depend on geography, income, or luck. Reform must ensure that care is free at the point of need, funded sustainably, and accessible to all.
🔹 Digital transformation that empowers, not replaces
Technology can streamline operations and improve outcomes—but only if it’s designed with carers and recipients in mind. Digital tools must enhance human connection, not erode it.
🔹 Inclusive, evidence-based care models
From neurodiversity to gender-sensitive mental health support, reform must reflect the full spectrum of lived experience. That means listening to those most affected.
🔹 Local authority support and accountability
Councils are on the frontline of delivery, yet many are operating under severe financial strain. Reform must include a realistic funding settlement and mechanisms.
Providers know that real change requires more than good intentions—it demands structural reform, political will, and sector-wide collaboration.
Providers Unite are amplifying frontline voices, and pushing for reforms that centre dignity, equity, and sustainability. Providers cannot wait for 2036 for politicians to get their act together. The industry needs reform and proper funding now. Whilst this is the industries moment to shape the future it must not let timelines become excuses. The providers of social care need a seat at the table, and not just large providers but smaller local ones as well. Providers Unite should be pushing to get the smaller providers voice heard.

11/09/2025

Care sector unprepared for the Terminally Ill Adults Bill—what happens next?
Care England’s latest survey reveals a troubling reality: 84% of adult social care providers were not consulted on the Terminally Ill Adults (TIA) Bill. Just 13% feel equipped to manage assisted dying procedures, and only 14% of staff are willing to participate.
This isn’t about debating the principle of the Bill—it’s about operational readiness, ethical clarity, and workforce protection.
Professor Martin Green OBE put it plainly: “What is needed now is not rhetoric, but a precise, coherent, and actionable roadmap for delivery.”
As someone working closely with frontline teams, I see the emotional and logistical strain this legislation could impose—especially without clear guidance, training, or legal safeguards.
If the Bill proceeds, we must ensure:
• Frontline voices are heard in shaping implementation
• Workforce rights and wellbeing are protected
• Providers are supported, not left to navigate moral and legal grey areas alone
This is a moment for serious engagement—not after the fact, but now.

09/09/2025

🔴 50,000 specialist supported homes at risk.
The National Housing Federation has issued a stark warning: without urgent funding, 1 in 10 supported housing schemes in England could close. That’s tens of thousands of people—survivors of abuse, young people leaving care, those with learning disabilities or mental health conditions—facing homelessness, hospitalisation, or worse.
Supported housing isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline. It reduces pressure on the NHS, social care, and criminal justice systems. It enables independence, dignity, and safety.
Yet 56% of housing associations surveyed say they have schemes on the brink. Nearly a quarter may have to shut down entirely.
This is more than a funding crisis—it’s a test of our values.
We need emergency support in the Autumn Budget and a long-term plan that recognises the essential role of supported housing in a fair, functioning society.

08/09/2025

🛡️ Winter Vaccinations: A Moment for Action, Not Apathy
As the NHS opens bookings for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, we’re reminded that public health isn’t just about data—it’s about dignity.
Last winter, flu vaccines prevented over 100,000 hospitalisations. Yet more than 300,000 hospital bed days were still taken up by flu patients. That’s not just pressure on the NHS—it’s pressure on carers, families, and frontline staff already stretched thin.
This year, the message is clear:
Vaccination is not just protection. It’s prevention. It’s empowerment. It’s equity.
From care home residents to immunosuppressed individuals, from social care workers to unpaid carers—those most at risk are being offered free, accessible protection. And for many, it’s available in one visit.
At Durham Tees Care, we see the human stories behind the headlines. We see the quiet resilience of those who show up every day to care, often without recognition. This winter, let’s show up for them.
📲 Book via NHS App.
📍 Clinics, pharmacies, schools, and GP practices are ready.
🗓️ Appointments available from 1 October.
Let’s not wait for an invitation. Let’s lead by example.

05/09/2025

💔 “I just want Mum to feel safe… and still like herself.”
If you’ve whispered that to yourself lately, you’re not alone.
At Durham Tees Care, we help families in Newcastle, Sunderland and South Tyneside care for loved ones with dignity, warmth, and respect—right at home.
✔ Personalised care plans
✔ Local carers who truly listen
✔ Support that feels like family
📞 Call or DM us today. Let’s talk about what matters most.

05/09/2025

🚨 Free Training Opportunity: Start Your Career in Adult Social Care
If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in your community, this could be your moment. Starting 22 September, DurhamLearn is offering a free, part-time course designed to help people explore and enter the adult social care sector. Delivered through the Care Academy, this 10-week programme builds practical skills, confidence, and understanding of what care work truly involves—from safeguarding to hands-on experience in care homes.
What sets this apart? ✅ No exams—portfolio-based assessment
✅ Accredited qualifications (First Aid, Food Safety, Care Certificate elements)
✅ Real-world placements
✅ Tailored support for learners whose first language isn’t English
✅ Guaranteed interviews for successful participants
Take Chidinma Judith Dyke’s story: a former teacher from Ukraine who found her calling in care through this programme. Her journey is a powerful reminder that care work welcomes diverse backgrounds, lived experience, and untapped potential.
Whether you're changing careers, re-entering the workforce, or simply curious—this is a chance to build a foundation in one of the UK’s most vital sectors.
https://events.durham.gov.uk/15/Home/Details/2246?eventDate=22-09-2025%2000%3A00

04/09/2025

Research from Become, “Moved During Exams” report lays bare a crisis of educational instability that’s undermining the futures of thousands of care-experienced young people.
📉 Key Findings from the 2023/24 School Year
• 34% of children in care (Years 10–13) were moved between homes.
• 12% were moved between schools or colleges.
• 30% were moved or exited care during their A-level exam period.
• 13% were moved during their GCSE exam period.
• 16% of children in Years 10–11 were moved more than 20 miles; 9% in Years 12–13 faced similar long-distance moves.
These aren’t just statistics—they’re stories of missed coursework, broken friendships, and lost momentum. Charlotte Levey’s account of six moves during her A-level year is a stark reminder that behind every number is a young person trying to hold their life together while the system pulls it apart.
🧠 Why This Matters
Education is often the one stable thread in a care-experienced child’s life. When that thread is severed—especially during critical exam periods—the consequences ripple far beyond grades. It affects confidence, mental health, and long-term opportunities.
Katherine Sacks-Jones, CEO of Become, puts it plainly: “Years of hard work vanish overnight… It’s devastating, completely avoidable and can have a lifelong impact.”
🛠️ What Needs to Change
Become is calling for:
• No moves during GCSE or A-level years, except in exceptional circumstances.
• A national strategy to ensure the right homes in the right places.
• An end to the “care cliff”, where young people are forced to leave care before they’re ready.
• Better-equipped schools and colleges to support care-experienced students facing instability.
Read the report https://postly.click/TjM/

04/09/2025

🏘️ £31 Million in Landlord Incentives – A Symptom of a Broken Housing System
New data from Generation Rent reveals that 37 councils in England paid private landlords over £31 million in 2024–25 to house homeless families—often handing out tens of thousands per property just to secure a roof over someone’s head.
This isn’t generosity. It’s desperation.
🔹 10,792 one-off payments made
🔹 Manchester, Enfield, and Birmingham among the highest spenders
🔹 Some councils paid over £15,000 per transaction
🔹 All this amid frozen Local Housing Allowance rates and rising rents
As Ben Twomey of Generation Rent put it: “It’s a senseless waste of our public money.” And yet, councils are cornered—choosing between costly incentives or placing families in unsuitable temporary accommodation.
This is more than a housing crisis. It’s a policy failure with deep social care consequences:
• Families in unstable housing face higher health and safeguarding risks
• Frontline workers are stretched supporting people failed by the system
• Public funds are diverted from long-term solutions to short-term fixes
We need urgent reform:
✅ Unfreeze Local Housing Allowance
✅ Invest in social and supported housing
✅ Empower councils to regulate rents and build resilience
Because no one should profit from crisis—and no family should be left without a home.

03/09/2025

02/09/2025

📊 MMR Vaccine Uptake: County Durham Leads, But the National Picture Remains Concerning
New figures from the UK Health Security Agency show that County Durham has achieved a 94.2% uptake of the MMR vaccine among five-year-olds in 2024/25—just 0.1% behind Cumbria, the highest in England.
👏 This is a testament to the dedication of local health teams and community engagement. But it’s also a reminder of how close we are—and yet still short—of the World Health Organisation’s 95% target for herd immunity.
🔹 No county in England reached the WHO threshold
🔹 Uptake varies sharply across regions
🔹 Nearly 1 in 5 children will start school without full protection against serious diseases like measles and whooping cough
Dr Mary Ramsay of UKHSA calls measles “the canary in the coalmine”—a warning that complacency could lead to the resurgence of preventable diseases.
As we prepare for the new school year, this data should prompt urgent action:
✅ Make vaccination access easier and more flexible
✅ Reassure and inform parents through trusted channels
✅ Invest in local partnerships that build vaccine confidence
In social care and public health, we know that prevention is not just clinical—it’s relational. It’s about trust, accessibility, and meeting families where they are.
Local data on Take Up
County Durham 94.2% (94.2%)
South Tyneside 94.2% (93.7%)
Northumberland 93.5% (92.5%)
Sunderland 92.7% (90.9%)
North Tyneside 92.6% (91.7%)

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We have an ongoing commitment to provide our customers with high standards of care and protection. Each and every one of our friendly care team meet all requirements and know how to work with those in need. We know what is needed to ensure the most caring, worry-free service is provided to you each time.

We offer a variety of care plans to cater for everybody’s unique needs and are always working with you to deliver a great quality of living. With homecare tailored to your requirements, you know that our care team will deliver only the best for you ensuring you are always at the forefront.

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