Blackwood

Staff from Blackwood Housing and Care are licking their wounds after being put through their sporting paces by two of Scotland’s top wheelchair basketball teams. The housing and care provider representatives were trained by Lothian Phoenix – for whom they are the official sponsor - and Dundee Dr

Courtside rivalry was as fierce as the on court action when two regional wheelchair basketball teams competed for victory during an exhibition match in Dundee on Saturday. The mythically-titled Dundee Dragons and Lothian Phoenix, who are sponsored by the care providers Gowrie Care and Blackwood resp

Fanchea Kelly Housing and care provider Blackwood has secured new housing support contracts with South Ayrshire Council.

Simon Fitzpatrick Housing and care provider Blackwood has announced the appointment of Simon Fitzpatrick as its first ever Strategic Development Director.

A staff member at Blackwood has taken a big leap for the charity that helped him get his first job by embarking on a 164 foot bungee jump. Paul Richoux, social media coordinator at the housing and care provider, took part in the challenge at the newly refurbished Titan Clydebank Crane in East Renfre

Fanchea Kelly Blackwood has launched a new division to identify, support and help develop the latest design and technology which can help those with disabilities live their lives to the full.

Fanchea Kelly Bosses of an ambitious housing and care provider have toured the country to roll out its new £17 million business strategy to 400 staff across Scotland.

Angela Currie Blackwood has announced the appointment of a new housing and care director to its Edinburgh headquarters as it continues its plans to revitalise the social housing sector.

A new independent energy supply company, the first in the UK operating on a non-profit distributing basis, plans to be selling heat and power to tenants in 200,000 homes across Scotland by 2020. Our Power Energy, a subsidiary of Our Power Community Benefit Society, has been founded by 35 member orga

Blackwood Chief Executive Fanchea Kelly A housing support service has won a five-star review from the Care Inspectorate for its commitment to person-centred care, strong teamwork implementation and strong support from staff.

A Scottish housing and care providers is launching a national gardening competition in a bid to find its most horticulturally-talented tenants. Blackwood is encouraging keen gardeners to don their gloves and grow an item of their choice – ranging from plants to flowers and vegetables to fruit.

Staff at housing and care provider Blackwood are embarking on a new adventure this spring in order to raise money for a fantastic cause. The Edinburgh-based charity will participate in The Caledonian Challenge between the 13th and 14th of June aiming to raise as much money as possible for Foundation

Housing and care provider Blackwood has continued its winning streak for innovation by providing its residents with a unique form of therapy. The Maclehose court development, in Greenock, recently introduced 10 chicks to the home as part of a two week project set up by educational company, Living Eg

A Dundee housing support service has been heavily praised by the Care Inspectorate after it received a five star review for its services.Blackwood’s Charleston Support Services recently underwent a short-notice inspection which saw it awarded five stars for its commitment to person centred care,