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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.
29/11/2025
Compassionate Home Care You Can Trust
Durham Tees Care provides dignified, reliable support for your loved ones at home. Our trained carers deliver personal, professional assistance tailored to family needs. Discover peace of mind today.
Learn More:www.durhamteescare.co.uk
Home Care & Personalised Care Services from only £21 per hour from Durham Tees Care. Best Care, Best Choice, Best Price
29/11/2025
**🚨 Systemic failings in breast cancer care at County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) have left hundreds of women traumatised.**
An independent review led by governance expert **Mary Aubrey** found that outdated practices, ignored warnings, and conflicts of interest created unsafe conditions for patients.
# # # Key Findings:
- **Delayed diagnoses** due to outdated biopsy methods
- **Unnecessary mastectomies** with limited reconstruction options
- **High re-excision rates** and rushed operations
- **£6m of NHS funds** paid to private clinics run by the Trust’s lead surgeon
- **1,600 patient records under review**, with **43 cases of significant harm** and one death
Patients described feeling *“butchered”* and abandoned, while MPs condemned the Trust for “catastrophically failing” women.
CDDFT has apologised and pledged to implement **30 recommendations** to restore safety and dignity in care.
👉 This case is a stark reminder: **governance, oversight, and compassion are as vital as clinical skill.**
Breaking health news:
The UK’s National Screening Committee is expected to advise against routine prostate cancer screening for most men. Instead, the recommendation will focus on men aged 45–61 who carry BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations.
🔎 Why this matters:
• There is currently no national screening programme for prostate cancer.
• Campaigners have long argued for wider access, especially for men at higher risk.
• NHS England highlights risk factors including:
• Age over 50
• Black ethnic background
• Family history of prostate cancer
• Relatives with breast or ovarian cancer
⚖️ The debate:
This decision reflects the balance between evidence-based caution and the urgent calls for reassurance from families and communities most affected. It raises important questions about how we target resources while ensuring equity in healthcare.
🕒 Next steps:
The full report will be published at 15:00 today. Expect further detail on the rationale and what this means for men, families, and frontline services.
28/11/2025
☕ The Beehive Coffee Shop in Bishop Auckland has been shortlisted for The Northern Echo’s Best Coffee Shop 2025 — just months after opening in May. Located beside the Angel Trust charity headquarters, the café reinvests all profits into supporting vulnerable people across County Durham.
The Beehive is known for its fresh, homemade food, seasonal specials, and inclusive atmosphere. Staff include local employees and volunteers, some of whom have been directly supported by the charity. The café works with The Auckland Project and grows its own herbs for the menu. Gluten-free and vegan options are available, and customer feedback helps shape the service.
Source: Northern Echo – Beehive Coffee Shop shortlisted for Best Coffee Shop 2025
27/11/2025
Stay Independent
Choose Durham Tees Care for tailored daily living support. From companionship to personal care, our team empowers you to live confidently in your own home. We offer visiting care or live-in 24 hour care.
For more information visit: www.durhamteescare.co.uk
27/11/2025
🌟 Hospitalised Children’s Lanterns Shine in Newcastle’s Winter Light Trail
• Lantern Lane: Young patients at The Great North Children’s Hospital designed hand-decorated lanterns, now featured in the Northern Lights Newcastle trail at Leazes Park.
• Dates: The trail runs from 27 November to 31 December.
• Purpose: Newcastle Hospital Charity’s Katie Newell said the project gives children “a way to be part of the festive celebrations even when they’re unable to visit in person.”
• Scale: Lantern Lane is one of 13 installations in the trail, produced by From the Fields (organisers of Kendal Calling and other winter trails).
• Highlights:
• River of Light: 8,000 glowing spheres floating across the lake.
• Echoflare: A high-energy neon display with sound and sweeping searchlights.
• Community Response: While the event attracts thousands and is now in its third year, some local groups have raised concerns about the park being closed off and “inaccessible” during the trail.
Sources
Northern Lights Newcastle official website: https://northernlightsnewcastle.com/
Newcastle City Council event page for Northern Lights 2025: https://new.newcastle.gov.uk/events/northern-lights-2025
26/11/2025
🌟 Complex care needs are driving social care costs for young people up by nearly 30% in 2025! 📈 A new survey highlights significant challenges, including the transfer of health support to local councils without adequate funding. Local authorities are facing tough choices, balancing financial sustainability with the needs of those reliant on care.
With 30% more young adults needing support packages exceeding £7,000 per week, the urgency for change is clear! 🚨
🔍 Key messages to the Government ahead of the Autumn Budget:
- Invest in preparation for adulthood with aligned guidance
- Stabilize funding for care markets and support workforce retention
- Ensure full funding for pay increases related to the Employment Rights Bill
Cllr Dr. Wendy Taylor reminds us, “Social care affects us all. We need a sustainable financial footing to ensure everyone can access essential care and support." 💪✨
25/11/2025
🏠 Newcastle Homecare Services
Trusted and Safe Homecare in Newcastle: Compassionate Support Where It Matters Most
Durham Tees Care provides high-quality, CQC-registered homecare services across Newcastle. Whether you're supporting an elderly parent, a loved one with complex needs, or arranging post-hospital care, our team delivers personalised support that promotes independence and dignity.
Key Services:
• Personal care and hygiene
• Medication support
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s care
• Companionship and social visits
• Meal preparation and nutrition
• Hospital discharge and reablement
Why Families Choose Us in Newcastle:
• Local carers who understand the community
• Flexible care plans tailored to individual routines
• Transparent communication with families
• Fully trained, DBS-checked staff
Heaton, Gosforth, Jesmond, Benwell, Walker, and all other NE Postcodes
25/11/2025
Innovation in social housing is often about more than bricks and mortar—it’s about how data and collaboration can reshape the way services are delivered.
A new digital mapping platform, OneMap, is showing what’s possible when housing providers share intelligence rather than working in isolation. Built through a regional partnership, the tool integrates property-level and environmental data—everything from EPC ratings and property age to flood risk, climate hazards, and demographic trends.
By visualising this information across multiple landlords’ portfolios, OneMap is helping to break down invisible boundaries that have traditionally hindered coordinated investment. In areas where six or seven providers may own homes within a single square kilometre, the platform enables joint planning for energy improvements, targeted outreach, and more cohesive service delivery.
The impact is already tangible. Pilot projects are using the system to identify communities most in need of employment support, while others are aligning investment in energy efficiency upgrades across estates with multiple landlords. The result is smarter, more equitable decision-making that reflects the realities of tenants’ lives rather than organisational silos.
Developed from concept to operational system in under a year, OneMap demonstrates how regional collaboration, geospatial insight, and digital innovation can transform the way housing organisations serve their communities.
24/11/2025
👨👩👧 Because your loved ones deserve the very best at an affordable cost
At Durham Tees Care, we know family comes first. That’s why our carers provide compassionate, professional support across Newcastle, Sunderland, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, and Northumberland — helping your loved ones stay safe, independent, and happy at home from £21 per Hour
💙 From daily routines to companionship, we’re here to give families peace of mind and loved ones the dignity they deserve.
👉 Trust Durham Tees Care — where care feels like family because we are a locally owned family business
📞 Learn more at www.durhamteescare.co.uk
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24/11/2025
South Tyneside Council has launched a survey inviting residents aged over 45 to share their views on the future of care services. The initiative forms part of the Council’s Living Better Lives strategy, which focuses on supporting people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible while ensuring dignity, independence, and quality of life.
The survey explores preferences around accommodation types, including private rooms, shared spaces, and apartment‑style living. It also considers priorities such as proximity to family and friends, access to shops and green spaces, and transport links.
Residents are asked to highlight which features matter most in care settings, from ensuite bathrooms and garden access to the ability to bring pets or personalise living spaces.
Cllr Ruth Berkley, Lead Member for Adults, Health and Independence, emphasised the importance of planning ahead: “We have an ageing population which will only increase the need for care services. It is vital that we understand local preferences so that services reflect the needs and wishes of our community.”
The survey remains open until 14 December, with all responses treated confidentially.
23/11/2025
🏠 Newcastle Homecare, Support and Home Help Services
Trusted and Safe Homecare in Newcastle: Compassionate Support Where It Matters Most
Durham Tees Care provides high-quality, CQC-registered homecare services across Newcastle. Whether you're supporting an elderly parent, a loved one with complex needs, or arranging post-hospital care, our team delivers personalised support that promotes independence and dignity.
Key Services:
• Personal care and hygiene
• Medication support
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s care
• Companionship and social visits
• Meal preparation and nutrition
• Hospital discharge and reablement
Why Families Choose Us in Newcastle:
• Local carers who understand the community
• Flexible care plans tailored to individual routines
• Transparent communication with families
• Fully trained, DBS-checked staff
Heaton, Gosforth, Jesmond, Benwell, Walker, and all other NE Postcodes
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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.
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.
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. Discover all our services below.
