A project to combat loneliness among older and vulnerable people is being launched by Stirling Council. LinkAge Stirling aims to reduce social isolation by helping people feel more connected with their communities.
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Jon Sparkes Crisis CEO Jon Sparkes provides the latest update on the work of the Scottish Government’s Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Action Group.
More than 10,000 disabled people in Scotland are stuck in unsuitable council houses, with some still on waiting lists despite requesting a move decades ago, a new investigation has been revealed. A Freedom of Information request carried out by inews.co.uk showed that one disabled person in Stirling
David Heaney Plans have been unveiled to develop a new care village for older people in Methil.
Housing associations are being reminded to sign up to attend this month’s Community Empowerment seminar to learn of the implications of the new Act which allows community groups to acquire land and property from public authorities. Only a few places remain for the event which event is sponsored by
The Scottish Government will decide the fate of proposals for 159 new homes on the outskirts of Perth following concerns over the development’s transport links. Councillors were poised to approve the Oudenarde development last week at a meeting of Perth and Kinross Council’s planning and develop
Simon Community Scotland is urging people to support rough sleepers this winter by re-gifting unwanted Christmas gift items such as warm clothing, underwear and toiletries. The #RegiftItToSimon idea is part of a wider campaign to provide everyday items to help Scotland’s homeless community stay sa
Two brownfield sites in Cumbernauld will soon be reclaimed and regenerated into new affordable housing developments, providing new family homes and opportunities for local people as part of an £11.7 million investment from Sanctuary Homes.
Paul Torrance (left) with Alex Neil MSP at the opening of one Ayrshire Housing’s many developments Paul Torrance who served for many years on the Board of Ayrshire Housing has died.
The number of children living in temporary accommodation in Scotland has increased by 10%, according to the latest homelessness statistics released by the Scottish Government. The figures published yesterday revealed that between April and September last year there were 6,581 children in temporary a
The Scottish Housing Regulator has launched a discussion paper which sets out its early thinking on the future of social housing regulation in Scotland. Tenants, landlords and others with an interest in its work are invited to contribute their views by March 30.
(from left) Young Queens Cross residents Charmaine Campbell, TK Maskume, Jordana Bashir, and James Mitchell help launch the new £10,000 Community Chest fund A new £10,000 fund has been set up to help lift young people in north west Glasgow out of poverty.
(left to right) Rory Milne, Ellie Barnet and Rebecca Fraser Caledonia Housing Association Modern Apprentices with Julie Cosgrove, Caledonia Housing Association chief executive Caledonia Housing Association has congratulated all three of its Modern Apprentices on achieving their SVQ level 3 qualifica
(from left) Area housing manager Joanne Diamond, Ann MacDonald, Margaret McMillan and GHA chair Bernadette Hewitt GHA tenants in the south side of Glasgow are enjoying a brand new community room right on their doorstep.
LinkLiving has launched a new service in Fife for people over the age of 16 who have been affected by childhood trauma. The Better than Well service, which is funded by the Scottish Government’s Survivor Support and Development fund, helps people living in the Kirkcaldy and Levenmouth areas who ha