Care Homes

Blog - 16 February 2026

As part of our 2025/2026 priorities, we carried out a series of engagement activities between April and June 2025 with 11 care homes across South Tees.
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This work aimed to explore what makes a care home a place where residents can live well and have happy lives, while also identifying the challenges care homes face creating and sustaining such environments. Through conversations with residents, staff and families, we gathered insights into the everyday practices, values, and conditions that contribute to a positive quality of life.

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