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…
Scottish Government offers new funding opportunities to support telecare service development
To support its work in progressing telecare service development and to help provide better services to users, the Scottish Government has opened up four new…
Care provider commended by Scottish Government for technology enabled care system
Simon Fitzpatrick, Strategic Development Director at Blackwood A leading housing and care provider has been praised by the Scottish Government for its commitment to digital…
Dementia Friendly Walking project given funding boost to encourage dementia patients to get involved in physical activity
Scottish walking charity, Paths for All, has been given £50,000 to help those living with dementia get outdoors and get walking. The funding, which has…
Call to set target to address lack of accessible homes in Scotland rejected by Government
Scotland’s Minister for Housing has rejected a recommendation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to set a national target of ensuring at least…