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Beechwood Care Home in Northallerton remains under special measures after a damning inspection revealed serious failings in safety, leadership, and care standards — despite staff’s compassionate efforts. Critical issues include unsafe medicine storage, malfunctioning fire doors, poor infection control, and a culture where staff felt unheard. While inspectors praised the kindness of caregivers, they found leadership had neglected to ensure consistent, safe care. New management and oversight are in place, but changes are too recent to show impact yet. The Care Quality Commission is closely monitoring progress to protect residents’ wellbeing as urgent improvements are demanded.

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