Care home staff have been praised by the leader of Northumberland County Council after one provider raised fears the industry in the county could collapse.
Last month Care North East (CNEN), which represents care home providers and care home associations across the region, has warned the industry is on the brink of collapse due to the actions of the council in recent years.
The organisation claims it has been trying to engage with the council so Northumberland can maintain high quality care services but has faced an uphill battle to get the authority to engage.
