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Independent living specialist Blackwood is set to officially launch its concept to transform future homes and communities in Glasgow this weekend. The Blackwood Peoplehood Project will develop a future-proof model for independent living in three distinct Scottish neighbourhoods including Cardonald i

Independent living specialist Blackwood is set to officially launch its concept to transform future homes and neighbourhoods in Dundee this weekend.

Abbeyfield residents have voted overwhelmingly to transfer to Blackwood Homes and Care in a secret ballot.

A design competition uncovering independent living inventions of the future has secured a partnership with Scotland's design museum. The Blackwood Design Awards (BDA) invites budding designers, engineers and inventors from all over the world to submit their creations to help people with a disability

Blackwood has appointed Campion Homes to build 66 homes in Charleston, Dundee.

Blackwood has appointed Marie McQuade to help drive as many entries as possible to its design competition - the Blackwood Design Awards. Highly experienced Marie McQuade will now devote herself to raising awareness of the Blackwood Design Awards, which aim to transform the lives of those who need su

Blackwood is launching a dedicated podcast to help celebrate 50 years of helping people live more independently. The independent living specialist has promised the episodes will have something for everyone interested in Scotland’s rapidly changing housing, health and social care sect

An inspirational competition to bring tomorrow’s world to life has relaunched after a two-year break forced by the pandemic to mark Blackwood’s 50th year enabling people to live independently. The Scottish-based challenge has previously delivered a host of l

Blackwood has drafted in game developers to give a fun and interactive twist to living and working in a trio of its communities. The team at Hyper Luminal normally create entertainment games for Xbox, PlayStation and iPhone - but were challenged to gamify everyday life and encourage thousands o

Blackwood is celebrating its 50th year of helping disabled and older people in Scotland to live longer, healthier, independent lives. Since 1972, the Edinburgh-headquartered organisation has been providing specialist homes and services aimed at maximising independent living – with in

A 1000-strong volunteer taskforce is being assembled to shape a £12.5 million project that will transform the future homes and communities of three distinct Scottish neighbourhoods. The Blackwood Peoplehood Project is a pioneering concept that will develop a future-proof model for independent

Vital adaptations to help people with disabilities live independently in their own homes are to be undertaken at around 200 properties across Scotland after independent living specialist Blackwood Homes & Care received record funding.

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

Blackwood Housing and Care has launched a one of a kind maintenance program to blitz through housing repairs and a welcome return to meeting with customers in their neighbourhoods. The housing and care provider has introduced ‘Hit Squad’ teams where experts from different discipline

Blackwood Housing and Care has recorded a 96% drop in GP and emergency calls and a 98% customer satisfaction rating after introducing a digital support service providing round the clock support. The service allows people with disabilities to access remote care 24 hours of the day seven days a w