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…
NHS workers in Scotland to immediately receive an average wage increase of four percent
An NHS pay deal that offers an average increase of four percent will be immediately implemented after the majority of NHS unions voted to accept…
Pioneering homes with ‘leading-edge’ tech open for independent living
A unique collection of 24 homes from Blackwood, fitted with cutting-edge technology to transform the lives of people with disabilities, has officially opened its doors.…
Live healthcare summit to explore turning innovations into services that benefit patients
A virtual event is set to bring together Scottish and UK Government leaders in a bid to identify the healthcare innovation priorities of tomorrow. Entitled…
RCOT calls on next Scottish Government to invest in occupational therapy services
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has published its manifesto for the Scottish Election in 2021, which stresses the need to invest in occupational…
Scottish Government seeks views of individuals about new disability benefit regulations
The Scottish Government is consulting on the draft regulations for Adult Disability Payment and is seeking views from a range of organisations and individuals. This…
£430k funding boost for housing adaptations to improve lives of vulnerable people
Fanchea Kelly, Chief Executive at Blackwood A pioneering housing provider has been awarded funding that will enable it to adapt homes and directly improve the…