£3.6m funding made available in Scotland to expand Hospital at Home service
A further £ million is being made available to the Scottish Government to support the expansion of Hospital at Home services, with the aim of…
Views sought on revised Scottish guidance on providing community equipment and adaptations
The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation and is looking for views on revised guidance on the provision of community equipment and housing adaptations,…
Scotland’s PIP replacement Adult Disability Payment pilot opens for new applications
The new Adult Disability Payment (ADP) in Scotland, which is replacing the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) disability benefit, has opened for applications from people living…
Legislation for Scotland’s new disability benefit system unanimously approved
The new Adult Disability Payment, which is replacing the current Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit system, will open for applications in three pilot areas from…
Digital telecare service with high levels of security recognised as fit for future by industry body
Gary Baillie, BR24 Manager at Bield Scottish housing provider Bield has underlined its pioneering work in using technology to improve the lives of older people…
Scotland’s new Adult Disability Payment that replaces PIP launch dates announced
The Scottish Government’s next benefit, Adult Disability Payment (ADP), will open for new applications in pilot areas from 21 March 2022. Nearly one year on…
NHS Scotland introduces clear face masks to help people with communication needs
New transparent face masks, made in Scotland, have been approved for use in health and social care settings. The new transparent masks, which feature a…
Scottish Government commits £10m to prevent delayed discharges for patients
The Scottish Government is investing an additional £10 million to help patients avoid a hospital stay wherever possible and to prevent delayed discharge for inpatients.…
Record £2.5bn investment in Scotland’s NHS to transform health and social care delivery
Record investment to ensure Scotland's NHS is ready to meet changing patient demands and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be at the heart…
Charity works with Scottish Government and local council to build 22 accessible homes
Simon Fitzpatrick, Development and Commercial Director at Blackwood Construction has begun on a development of new homes in Greenock, West Scotland, which will enable older…