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Bield Housing & Care has pledged its support to this year's Scottish Housing Day with a theme of 'Housing as a Human Right'. Scottish Housing Day is an annual celebration which aims to bring the housing sector together to mark the positive impact that good quality homes can make across Scotland.

Bield has completed the formation of its new-look leadership team as it looks to position the organisation as Scotland’s leading provider of housing, care and support for older people. The appointments have created a revised structure of directors and heads of service who will deliver Bield&rs

A pensioner from Glasgow has been reflecting on years gone by after celebrating a milestone birthday earlier this month. Jean Revie, a tenant at Bield’s Carntyne Gardens, began reminiscing on her life experiences ahead of the big day - with no regrets about how she’s spent her 103 years.

A psychology graduate from Bannockburn has spent his summer volunteering as the bingo caller at a Bield care home in Stirlingshire. 21-year-old Sam Conway spends his time at a Bield's Strathallan Court care home calling the numbers and afterwards chatting to residents over tea and cake.

Bield, Housing and Care has chosen its successor to chief executive Brian Logan. Dr Lynne Douglas will take the reins after Mr Logan stepped down following nine years in the role to take up a new challenge as chief executive of Capability Scotland.

Older people in Stirlingshire have been tackling loneliness and dementia through the power of sport.

A close-knit group of tenants from Port Glasgow have been helping to improve the lives of older people in their community by putting their stitching skills to good use. Tenants from Bield’s Crosshill Gardens have been creating a selection of knitted and crocheted blankets for hospital boxes pr

Tenants in Cumnock have been getting into the party spirit to mark the 25th anniversary of their retirement development. Bield’s Glebe Court kicked off its birthday celebrations with an afternoon tea and BBQ on July 13 to honour the quarter of a century milestone.

An 84-year-old West Lothian man is proving that being funny really can help raise money by releasing a charity joke book. Bill Townley, who lives at Bield’s Brae Court in Linlithgow, has decided to put his wit to good use by writing ‘You Can’t Beat a Good Laugh’ in aid of Che

Bield has appointed an interim chief executive as it continues the recruitment process for the full-time position. The housing and support services provider has promoted Charlie Dickson to take over the role on temporary basis after the former stepped down following nine years in the role.

A day care centre in East Dunbartonshire has celebrated hitting double figures with a duo of birthday events.

Volunteers at a Bield development in West Dunbartonshire have been acknowledged for their hard work and dedication to improving the lives of older people in their area. Bield volunteers at Oakbank and The Croft took part in activities to celebrate Volunteers’ Week on Thursday.

A cycling initiative aimed at getting older people out and enjoying the fresh air has officially launched its second bike in Perth, thanks to the help of an 82-year-old Bield tenant.

A retirement housing development in the Scottish Borders has recognised the invaluable contribution of its volunteers as part of a nationwide celebration.

Older people at a retirement housing development in Buckhaven are narrowing the generational gap with the help of their local high school.