De Baliol is a dual registered home catering for 30 nursing beds and 30 residential beds. The home is situated in the area of Newbiggin and is within walking distance of all bus routes to Ashington, Morpeth, Bedlington and other nearby towns. The staffing levels comply with the Registered Homes Act 1984, ensuring that sufficient staff are available at any time of the day or night to ensure that all the needs of the residents are catered for. There is always 24-hour cover by qualified staff. All staff will receive appropriate supervision and training to ensure that the Homes Principles of Care, Philosophy and Aims and Objectives are followed in their day to day practices.

All bedrooms have en-suite facilities and are furnished to a very high standard. There are two large diners with various views of the area. De Baliol is in its own grounds, has pleasant lawned areas and a patio are is being developed which will enable barbecues etc to be held in the summer months.

A choice of meals is offered daily as well as a staggered breakfast. Special diets are catered for on request. Mid morning and afternoon tea and coffee are served in the lounges and evening tea is selected from the sweet trolley in the Dining Room. Birthdays and other celebrations are catered for and an after dinner open bar is available at no cost. A hairdresser visits twice weekly and a Chiropodist every three months. Regular social evenings and outings are arranged with trips to places like the Metro, in the winter, and to the seaside in the summer. The library service will provide an excellent selection of large print books to the home.

Confidentiality is the utmost principle of the Portland Care Group. All personal records are kept in locked files.
Personal reviews are welcomed, either direct meeting with the manager or by residents committee.