Care homes · County Durham
St Barbara's
35 St Barbaras Walk, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4AN
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Contact, travel and your visit
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Website and contact optionsNo verified public email address is included in this directory record. Use the service’s published contact route.
Opening and appointment times
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Check current timesAccessibility and facilities
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Nearby transport stops
- Washington CrescentBus stop · E-boundAbout 100 m in a straight line
- Vane Road - SchoolBus stop · E-boundAbout 200 m in a straight line
- Vane Road - SchoolBus stop · W-boundAbout 200 m in a straight line
- Newton Aycliffe Rail StationRail station entrance · SE bound entranceAbout 2.4 km in a straight line
Bus stops within 1 km; rail and other access points within 3 km. A listed stop does not confirm a current timetable.
DfT NaPTAN · downloaded 10 September 2026 · Open Government Licence.
Mapped parking nearby
- Tesco Car ParkMapped car park · Horizon ParkingAbout 700 m in a straight line
These are nearby mapped car parks, not confirmed visitor parking for this service. Check access restrictions, charges, hours and Blue Badge arrangements with the operator.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · 9 September 2026 · ODbL. Data and coverage.
What to expect and prepare
General planning guidance; your service’s instructions take priority. NHS hospital visit guidance · Travel and access checklist.
Questions about visiting St Barbara's
What are the opening times?
Verified opening hours are not included in this directory record. Check the service’s website before travelling. Telephone access and appointment hours may differ from reception hours.
Do I need an appointment or referral?
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Can I park here, and is there accessible parking?
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How can I arrange help with access or communication?
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What can I learn about St Barbara's?
The recorded overall CQC rating is “Good”, dated 15 July 2023. Use the contact and visiting details above to check the service you need, then compare the dated evidence below.
About this service
- Recorded care types
- Care homes
- Local authority area
- County Durham
- Funding information
- Confirm directly with the provider
- Registered provider
- Oswald House Care Home Limited
- Registered bed capacity
- 3 beds (not vacancies)
- NHS organisation code
- VLGJJ
- CQC identifier
- 1-263480336
Registered specialisms
- Learning disabilities
These are specialisms in the regulatory record. They do not confirm that a particular treatment, assessment or place is currently available.
CQC inspection evidence
Keep the publication date and assessed service in view. Ratings are reproduced as categories; they are not averaged into a score.
| Assessment | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Safe | Good | 15 July 2023 |
| Effective | Good | 6 June 2018 |
| Caring | Good | 6 June 2018 |
| Responsive | Good | 6 June 2018 |
| Well-led | Good | 15 July 2023 |
| Overall | Good | 15 July 2023 |
Regulated activities
- Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care
Connected organisations and services
- Oswald House Care Home LimitedRegistered provider
Sources and coverage
- Care Quality Commission registerDirectory: 9 September 2026; detailed register: 1 September 2026 · Retrieved 10 September 2026
Source changes may take time to appear here. Suggest a correction · Represent this provider
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