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Hillcrest Futures held a celebratory afternoon tea at The Woodlands Hotel in Broughty Ferry last week to recognise the volunteers who help at its boutique charity shop, Past Present Futures. Attendees enjoyed a catch up over a selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes before being presented with var

A residential development opportunity for up to 500 homes on the former site of Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre has been launched to the market.

North Lanarkshire Council has scooped a top award for Large Scale Project of the Year at Scotland’s Energy Efficiency Awards.

People with learning disabilities who have spent years in hospital are set to enjoy new lives in the community thanks to Glasgow's Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP). Two large vacant bungalows in Kirkintilloch will be bought by GCHSCP and refurbished to a high standard - enabling eight peo

The Scottish Government has revealed details of its Covid recovery strategy which it said will put people who have suffered the most as a result of the pandemic at the heart of its actions.  For a fairer future sets out the next steps in Scotland’s recovery from the pandemic, recognising

The first annual report of how Edinburgh is progressing in its aim to end poverty by 2030 has detailed significant positive developments taking place in the capital.

A pay rise for social care staff has been announced by the Scottish Government as part of £300 million measures to help health and care staff tackle what is anticipated to be a tough winter for the NHS. Health secretary Humza Yousaf has announced that social care pay will rise above the Living

Energy, compliance, refurbishment and building services provider Valley Group has appointed a new director of energy service. Kevin Callaghan has gained a wealth of experience delivering whole house retrofit across the UK and NI. With a demonstrable track record of success.

The UK’s national homelessness charity Crisis is using virtual reality (VR) to teach young people about homelessness.

Up to £50 million will be given to councils and social landlords over the next five years to build housing infrastructure which will help deliver new homes across the country, the Scottish Government has announced. Grants from the Housing Infrastructure Fund will be used to build infrastructur

Osprey Housing has announced that Stacy Angus, the Association's current director of housing services, will take up the role of chief executive officer. Ms Angus will succeed Glenn Adcook who is retiring after nearly 11 years with the organisation, the last four as CEO.

Trust Housing Association is reshaping its leadership team to deliver its bold new three-year business strategy, The Time is Now, and operating model. The Association said its reshaped team is an exciting blend of internal talent and new recruits to the business. The change brings together extensive

The Housing Finance Corporation (THFC) has helped Dunedin Canmore, part of Wheatley Group, reduce the interest rate it pays on a loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to just 1.25%.

Independent living provider Blackwood has outlined its bold plans for the next five years, including building 400 homes for disabled people and developing more innovative ideas for healthy ageing. Julie McDowell, Blackwood’s chair, told the charity’s virtual AGM that its core objective i

CIH Scotland has called for the UK Government to provide long-term support for people at risk of homelessness post-pandemic after its new report highlighted that households across the UK are likely to be on "cliff edge" following the removal of the £20 Universal Credit top up later t