Byker care home 'completely different place' after improvements - but more still needs to be done
27-09-2026 01:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Byker care home 'completely different place' after improvements - but more still needs to be done

Balmoral Court in Byker has improved, Care Quality Commission inspectors said, but they still found some "concerns" remain.
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