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Alison Watson People in some of the most deprived areas of Glasgow and Dundee are being offered a new service where an appointment with their doctor could also see them referred to money and debt advisors within the same health-centre.

A dementia friendly home in North Ayrshire The cost of dementia care will rocket if more is not done to better plan local environments to enable people with dementia to live more independently, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has warned.

Members of Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) have voted to approve significant reforms to the charity, including radical changes to the charity’s board, after a highly critical independent report on the charity’s governance was published last year. In a vote taken at a general meeting in Edinburgh,

Mike Dailly Govan Law Centre is sending a team of five legal experts to Dundee tomorrow to provide legal services for tenants who are living in cold, damp homes which are difficult to heat or in need of repair.

Crown Copyright @ Historic Environment Scotland A block of flats in Edinburgh made famous by the novel Trainspotting have been awarded Category A listed status meaning they are of “national or international” importance.

Lisa Glass By Lisa Glass, policy officer at Shelter Scotland

(from left) Kyle Brunton, Rachel Morgan and Rian Taylor Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has been recognised for its commitment to young people with the award of Investors in Young People (IIYP) accreditation.

Young tenants Jessica Khan and Evie Jo McManus join bagpiper Michael McGowan and dancer Mei Loi Residents of North West Glasgow welcomed the Chinese New Year in multicultural style on Monday with a traditional Scottish ceilidh thanks to Queens Cross Housing Association.

A specialist developer has found an innovative way to help solve the housing crisis by building affordable new homes on urban car parks. With a multi-million pound scheme already underway in Scunthorpe town centre, Pulse Modular Homes Ltd is currently working with a number of local authorities on si

(from left) Gregory Colgan head of customer services and IT, Dundee City Council; Craig Mason, senior manager council advice services, Dundee City Council; Dr Drew Walker, director of public health, NHS Tayside; Doug Cross, non executive member Board of NHS Tayside; Aileen Tait, health improvement s

A new social housing development in the Tamfourhill area of Falkirk has been completed by CCG (Scotland) Ltd for Weslo Housing Management Ltd. Situated in Carrick Place, the development boasts stunning views across the Campsie Fells and Ochil Hills and comprises sixteen one and two bedroom cottage f

The Scottish Housing Regulator has used its statutory powers to appoint a manager and three governing body members to Arklet Housing Association amid “serious weaknesses” in its governance and financial management. An independent review, commissioned by Arklet to investigate a number of complain

Margo Williamson Margo Williamson has been appointed as the new chief executive at Angus Council.

The vital and sometimes life-saving work carried out by dozens of organisations across Scotland that tackle health issues caused by fuel poverty has been mapped in a comprehensive new report. Co-authored by Shelter Scotland and Energy Action Scotland, ‘Health-Related Fuel Poverty Schemes in Scotla

Three towns in Clackmannanshire have benefitted from a multi-million pound venture aimed at reducing fuel poverty across Scotland. External wall insulation has been installed in 114 mixed tenure homes, including 48 Clackmannanshire Council, properties in Alva, Coalsnaughton and Tullibody.