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Hillcrest Futures played a role in the eradication of the Hepatitis C in Tayside, making it the first region in the world to effectively eliminate the deadly blood disease.

Dundee-based charity Hillcrest Futures launched its first-ever boutique charity shop Broughty Ferry last week.

Hillcrest Homes and Abertay Housing Association have been awarded £175k to help support the local communities along with key partners Dundee City Council through challenges that have arisen from the coronavirus pandemic. The money, which comes from the Scottish Government’s Supporting Co

A derelict site in Arbroath could be set for 20 new homes under plans submitted on behalf of Hillcrest Homes. Comprising five two-storey blocks, the application proposes a mix of affordable homes in the former grounds of Abbeybank House on Springfield Terrace.

Hillcrest has completed the purchase of 15 mid-market rent apartments in Broughty Ferry, securing long-term tenancies for the tenants who have been living in the apartments. Built five years ago, the apartments, which are located a stone’s throw from Broughty Ferry’s beachfront, were bui

Hillcrest's Energy Advice Team (HEAT) has launched a single-question survey to find out what Scottish households’ experience of energy use has been over lockdown to help understand the impacts the lockdown may have had. The survey, which is open to any household – not just Hillcrest tena

Hillcrest has hailed the work of its customer service team amidst the current coronavirus pandemic. The association said the team moved quickly to home working when lockdown began and has been successfully set up at home with no detriment to the service delivered to customers.

Hillcrest has hailed the work of its finance team during the current coronavirus pandemic.

Hillcrest has created another montage video in which staff discuss what they are looking forward to once the lockdown lifts and encourages people to hang in there. It follows the launch of its first video in which the landlord showed its appreciation for the work that key workers, carers and NHS sta

Edinburgh-based Hunters Hall Housing Co-op has approved Hillcrest Homes as its preferred partner for the transfer of the organisation’s operations, including its homes and staff following a competitive bidding process. Hunters Hall and Hillcrest Homes will be working closely with tenants in th

Hillcrest has been re-awarded gold accreditation against the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) standard for the third time, placing the organisation amongst the best companies to work for in the UK. Hillcrest also once again achieved silver level of Investors in Young People (IIYP) for their com

Hillcrest has hailed the efforts of its health, safety and sustainability (HSS) team for their work since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.  The Association said that since the coronavirus crisis began, its HSS team has been working flat out, seven days a week, ensuring the health and s

Fighting fuel poverty and assisting tenants with a range of welfare benefits has seen Hillcrest Homes’ Energy Advice and Tenancy Sustainment teams collectively generate an incredible financial gain of £1.7 million for tenants in a single year. The huge figure, which was recorded during t

Angus Council has granted planning permission to regenerate a B-listed disused former mill in Montrose into 26 affordable homes.

Dundee City Council has issued a request to the construction sector for any excess Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that may be available for purchase.