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A pensioner who turned 100 this month has shown that age has no limits after revealing his secrets to a long and happy life. Ted Gear, who lives at Bield Housing and Care’s Wheatley Gardens development in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire, attributes his long life to working hard and so

Bield has underlined its pioneering work in using technology to improve the lives of older people after its 24-hour telecare service became the first of its kind to win approval for its high levels of security against cybercrime. Bield’s Response 24 (BR24) has been added to the Scottish Digita

Housing provider Bield has outlined its commitment to transform the sector and continue helping customers to live as independently as possible in their own homes. As the population ages, Bield has placed a high priority on providing services that promote healthy aging and creating partnerships that

A Bield housing development in West Lothian has teamed up with national charity Cyrenians to help older people in the local area log on and stay in touch with loved ones. Cyrenians has donated a brand-new desktop computer following its work to help customers at Blackfaulds Court learn digital skills

A new affordable housing development in St Andrews has welcomed its first-footer into his dream retirement home. 79-year-old retiree Anthony Deale was one of the first to set foot inside Bield’s newest development, Malory House.

The first wave of happy customers have moved into Bield's affordable new homes in St Andrews – in a luxury block inspired by legendary author Enid Blyton. The 30 apartments in Malory House are sought-after one and two-bedroom homes and, under a pioneering project, are being split 50-50 with pr

Residents at housing developments across the country were brought together again for the first time since lockdown over the nation’s favourite - a cup of tea.

A Bield housing development is restarting its art and recreation activities thanks to a £1000 donation from a local community group.

A dedicated member of staff at a housing development in Cumbernauld has been acknowledged for keeping spirits high during the pandemic. Carole Irvine, 61 from Cumbernauld, has been recognised in the ‘You are One of a Kind’ award by Bield Housing and Care after going out of her way to lif

A Bield housing development in Edinburgh has organised pet therapy sessions for elderly customers to help combat loneliness, following initial success throughout lockdown. Cocker spaniel, Caly, has been visiting customers at Bield’s Castlebrae Glebe in Craigmillar twice a week since September

A Fife local has been recognised by Bield for his hard work and dedication throughout the pandemic. Andrew Petrie has been presented the ‘You Are One Of A Kind’ award by the housing provider after playing a major role in boosting staff and customer’s morale.

An Edinburgh housing development operated by Bield has been awarded iPads to keep elderly customers connected with loved ones throughout the pandemic, thanks to a Scottish Government initiative. Castlebrae Glebe received 12 iPads from Connecting Scotland which is a project established in response to

A young generation of green-fingered gardeners have joined forces with Bield to celebrate its golden anniversary. Customers at Campsie Gardens in Cumbernauld have teamed up with 125 pupils and teachers from neighbouring St Mary’s Primary School for a garden project to celebrate Bield&rsqu

Bield has unveiled a new initiative to celebrate its community for their acts of kindness. The housing and care provider has launched a platform to recognise individuals going above and beyond in the community, naming the award - ‘You are one of a Kind’.

Customers at a Bield housing development in Fife have been able to regularly tuck into food generously donated by a local charity for the past 12 months.