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Squirrels
City Gate, Gallowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4PA — Nursing Home
- 4 bedsRegistered capacity
- Newcastle upon TyneCouncil for care funding
- Action for ChildrenOperator
- 24th July 2025Registered since
- Action for ChildrenRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Squirrels
Squirrels is a Nursing Home in Newcastle Upon Tyne, offering Nursing, Children's Services, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
Squirrels was registered with the Care Quality Commission in July 2025. It is run by Action for Children, a registered charity (charity number 1097940). Action for Children runs 2 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with learning disabilities or autism and children and young people up to 18. Alongside accommodation, its registered activities include treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Squirrels been given by the regulator?
Squirrels does not have a published Care Quality Commission rating at present. Newly registered homes and those awaiting re-inspection often sit in this state.
What types of care does Squirrels provide?
Squirrels provides Nursing, Children's Services, Sensory Impairment, Learning Disability and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Squirrels have?
Squirrels is registered for 4 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Squirrels?
Squirrels is run by Action for Children, a registered charity (charity number 1097940). The provider runs 2 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Squirrels registered with CQC?
Squirrels has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since July 2025. Its provider, Action for Children, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Squirrels care for?
CQC registers Squirrels to care for people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairments, people with learning disabilities or autism and children and young people up to 18.
Does Squirrels provide nursing care?
Yes. Squirrels is registered with CQC as a care home with nursing, so it can meet nursing needs on site.
Which council covers Squirrels?
Squirrels is in the Newcastle upon Tyne council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Squirrels?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Newcastle Upon Tyne, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.