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A staff member at Blackwood has taken a big leap for the charity that helped him get his first job by embarking on a 164 foot bungee jump. Paul Richoux, social media coordinator at the housing and care provider, took part in the challenge at the newly refurbished Titan Clydebank Crane in East Renfre

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Fanchea Kelly Bosses of an ambitious housing and care provider have toured the country to roll out its new £17 million business strategy to 400 staff across Scotland.

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Angela Currie Blackwood has announced the appointment of a new housing and care director to its Edinburgh headquarters as it continues its plans to revitalise the social housing sector.

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A new independent energy supply company, the first in the UK operating on a non-profit distributing basis, plans to be selling heat and power to tenants in 200,000 homes across Scotland by 2020. Our Power Energy, a subsidiary of Our Power Community Benefit Society, has been founded by 35 member orga

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Blackwood Chief Executive Fanchea Kelly A housing support service has won a five-star review from the Care Inspectorate for its commitment to person-centred care, strong teamwork implementation and strong support from staff.

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A Scottish housing and care providers is launching a national gardening competition in a bid to find its most horticulturally-talented tenants. Blackwood is encouraging keen gardeners to don their gloves and grow an item of their choice – ranging from plants to flowers and vegetables to fruit.

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Staff at housing and care provider Blackwood are embarking on a new adventure this spring in order to raise money for a fantastic cause. The Edinburgh-based charity will participate in The Caledonian Challenge between the 13th and 14th of June aiming to raise as much money as possible for Foundation

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Housing and care provider Blackwood has continued its winning streak for innovation by providing its residents with a unique form of therapy. The Maclehose court development, in Greenock, recently introduced 10 chicks to the home as part of a two week project set up by educational company, Living Eg

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A Dundee housing support service has been heavily praised by the Care Inspectorate after it received a five star review for its services.Blackwood’s Charleston Support Services recently underwent a short-notice inspection which saw it awarded five stars for its commitment to person centred care,

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