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A new analysis has outlined the scale of the challenges facing independent living in Scotland, with a major policy paper highlighting the urgent need for reform across housing, care and support to enable disabled people to live full, independent lives. Figures reveal that more than 40,000 disab

Blackwood Homes and Care is putting the spotlight on social care as a career that’s not only rewarding but built on people, not just process.

Tenants and staff at an Ayr housing development are marking 30 years of community spirit with the installation of a life-saving defibrillator - a project kick-started by Blackwood staff and supported by the organisation through a £500 contribution. As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations

An innovative housing development in Dundee, designed to foster independent living, has been honoured with a top accolade at the 2025 Scottish Home Awards.

Ofgem's delegation with SFHA and staff members from seven housing associations at Blackwood Homes and Care's Raeden Court site in Aberdeen Regulator Ofgem last week met with housing associations in Aberdeen to discuss the fast-approaching Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch-off and its impact on S

Thousands of tenants across Scotland may be left without heating and hot water when their electricity meters are switched off next month, social housing groups have warned.

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.