Care homes

Residents call for burnt-out care home to be fixed

Nearby residents say Stanton Lodge care home in Shiremoor is an eyesore and needs to be repaired.

The council says it will find the "best options" for residents with the homes due to close in June.

The home is now in special measures after an unannounced Care Quality Commission inspection.

Sterling House has still not improved despite three inspections in nine months, the CQC says.

Brenda Brereton says unpaid work is not enough for the worker who hit her father with a shoe.

Wally, 92, hopes the recipients "find happiness for a long time".

Ten families received letters, many delivered by sheriff officers, after speaking to the BBC.

Campaigners say they will carefully monitor care at the homes as their privatisation is confirmed.

Stonedale Lodge in Liverpool cares for up to 180 people and is being closely monitored, says the CQC.

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