Blackwood

To mark International Women’s Day, SHN revives its Our Housing Heritage feature to celebrate the enduring legacy of Margaret Blackwood. As a pioneering force in both the disability rights movement and the housing sector, Blackwood’s remarkable contributions transformed accessible housing

A digital team improving the health and wellbeing of adults across Scotland has been recognised at a major awards ceremony for technology in health and care. Blackwood Homes and Care has won the Technology Enabled Independent Living category at the Holyrood Digital Health and Care Awards.

An Aberdeen care home has undergone a major transformation, blending four decades of community service with cutting-edge design.

Neil Gray MSP, cabinet secretary for health and social care, has hailed a groundbreaking project for revolutionising the way technology and data are integrated into independent living solutions, offering transformative benefits for individuals across Scotland. The Peoplehood Project is a transformat

Blackwood Housing and Care is set to embark on a new strategic journey, after announcing Jason MacGilp as its incoming chief executive. The leadership transition comes as Simon Fitzpatrick departs after a two-year tenure. He will be taking on the role of chief executive at the West of Scotland Housi

Housebuilder Campion Homes is celebrating the formal completion and handover of its Charleston development in Dundee.

“If we can get 90% of it right, I'd be delighted if somebody else came up with the other 10% and built on that. That's the history of social housing, right? Standing on the shoulders of giants and keeping getting better and better and better. We're just part of that chain.” Kieran Findla

Campion Homes has officially handed over the first accessible homes as part of the new Charleston development in Dundee.

Blackwood Homes and Care has appointed a new head of business assurance. Gillian Anderson has been appointed to drive excellence in assurance, governance, corporate support and customer-focused service delivery across the organisation.

Blackwood Homes and Care has been recognised in a national research project for its technology advances in Scotland’s social care sector. The housing provider has been praised as a leader in adopting new social care technologies, according to a major report published by the University of

Figures from across the housing sector have paid tribute to housing veteran Julia Fitzpatrick who passed away last month. Julia passed away on December 29th after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Ten specialist homes have been handed over to the City of Edinburgh Council to help it address its housing crisis.

A partnership of housing associations is working with environmental charity Changeworks to launch a new service that will give tenants access to energy information, advice and advocacy.

Blackwood Homes and Care are deeply saddened to learn former board member and long-term tenant, Anne Walker, has passed away after a short illness. She was 69. A universally popular member of the board and a champion for independent living, Anne left an indelible imprint on the lives of everyone she

Blackwood Homes and Care has appointed Steph Sutherland as its new development and commercial director. Ms Sutherland's appointment completes the restructuring of the organisation's executive management team. Replacing former development and commercial director Simon Fitzpatrick, who became chief ex