http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/rss/recent/en-gb60http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/blackwood-leads-way/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/blackwood-leads-way/Kick-starting 2012 with Introduction of Bold New Course Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:37:00 +0000http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/blooming-marvellous-father-and-son-scoop-neighbour/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/blooming-marvellous-father-and-son-scoop-neighbour/A father and son from Uddingston who took over gardening work from a private contractor have scooped an award for transforming the gardens in their street. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:26:00 +0000http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/improvement-plan/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/improvement-plan/In 2008 Blackwood, then Margaret Blackwood Housing Association, was inspected by the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) and given a ‘fair' grading and an improvement plan listing points to address where services could be improved. Three years on, Blackwood has come out the other side of a steep learning curve in excellent shape. Tue, 8 Nov 2011 10:55:00 +0000http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/winter-weather-leaflet-coming-soon/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/winter-weather-leaflet-coming-soon/All Blackwood Homes tenants will be receiving a winter weather leaflet very shortly! The leaflet will outline what our plans are for this winter, what our responsibilities are as your Landlord and how you can prepare your home to make sure it is protected against the cold.Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:48:00 +0000http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/contract-extension-steve-white/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/contract-extension-steve-white/Blackwood’s Board of Management is thrilled to announce its decision to extend Steve White’s contract as Interim Chief Executive for a further 18 months.Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:03:00 +0100http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/meet-blackwoods-new-chair/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/meet-blackwoods-new-chair/Stephen Gallagher was appointed as the new Chairperson for Blackwood at the Annual General Meeting on 12th September 2011. Stephen has a long-standing commitment to Blackwood, having served as a Board member since 2003 and as Vice Chair since 2007. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:57:00 +0100http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/blackwood-annual-review-2010-2011/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/blackwood-annual-review-2010-2011/The review is called 'What a difference a year makes'. It documents an exciting year in which our organisation has undergone some quite radical changes and has evolved from Margaret Blackwood Housing Association to the Blackwood group.Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:29:00 +0100http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/blackwood-tenant-paves-way/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/blackwood-tenant-paves-way/A Blackwood Homes tenant has claimed victory after Glasgow council bosses took action to level the pavements around his home and set up a special route for people in wheelchairs. Edward Stanton, of Anderston, pushed for the city’s first proper wheelchair route after years of manoeuvring around broken and uneven pavements and dangerous large kerbs near his home. The 72-year-old, who was born with a disability and has always used a wheelchair, said: “I wanted to make it easier for people in Glasgow who use a wheelchair to get around independently. Mon, 3 Oct 2011 13:22:00 +0100http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/change-trading-name/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/change-trading-name/I would like to you to tell you about the exciting changes taking place at Margaret Blackwood Housing Association. We have decided to radically rebrand the organisation. This change has been made to reflect our new outlook and personality, and our enthusiasm to deliver excellent services. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:42:00 +0100http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/new-tenant-newsletter/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/new-tenant-newsletter/The summer/autumn issue of Blackwood's new tenant newsletter is out now!Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:42:00 +0100http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/meet-real-experts/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/meet-real-experts/Blackwood Foundation has launched a new campaign that will include disabled people in the design of everyday household products from their living rooms.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:44:00 +0100http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/blackwood-foundation-launches-social-media-site/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/blackwood-foundation-launches-social-media-site/The Blackwood Foundation is proud to announce that 'Bespoken' is live at last! Bespoken is a new site that lets you share insights and promotes innovation. It’s all about independence and getting the most out of life. Visit the new website at www.bespoken.meWed, 3 Aug 2011 12:59:00 +0100http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/donate-positive-action-housings-urgent-donations-a/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/donate-positive-action-housings-urgent-donations-a/Positive Action in Housing are conducting an Urgent Donations Appeal. As supporters of their work, we would like to urge people to make any donation they can to the cause.Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:48:00 +0100By Steve White, Chief Executive at MBHAhttp://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/housing-associations-should-be-beacons-optimism/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/housing-associations-should-be-beacons-optimism/Last week at Margaret Blackwood Housing Association we had to face up to a sensational and unfounded story about how we had “removed 24-hour support” and implemented a “toilet timetable” at our accommodation at Eday Gardens, Aberdeen. The story arose locally and was quickly picked up by national media. As you would expect staff, tenants and partners of the organisation were alarmed and upset by the reports, which were wholly based on an anonymous complaint.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:18:00 +0100http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/news-statement-regarding-eday-gardens/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/news-statement-regarding-eday-gardens/This information release is a response to stories that have appeared in the media regarding the provision of a 24-hour response service to tenants who receive care at home services at our accommodation at Eday Gardens, Aberdeen. Wed, 6 Jul 2011 16:10:00 +0100http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/mbha-capability-scotland-report/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/mbha-capability-scotland-report/Margaret Blackwood Housing Association and Capability Scotland have commissioned a report highlighting why mobility benefit must be saved for disabled Scots.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:44:00 +0100http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/mbha-joins-forces-other-housing-providers-share-in/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/mbha-joins-forces-other-housing-providers-share-in/Scott-Moncrieff has been chosen as the new internal auditor for a group of Scottish housing associations. Motivated by a desire to continually improve their services and help drive down costs, Margaret Blackwood, Trust, Dunedin Canmore and Hanover (Scotland) housing associations decided to join forces to procure a new shared service.Thu, 19 May 2011 09:01:00 +0100http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/cuts-grants-adaptations-social-housing/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/cuts-grants-adaptations-social-housing/At Margaret Blackwood Housing Association, we strive to deliver efficient and innovative housing and support solutions to a growing number of marginalised disabled people trapped in unsuitable housing. But, with the latest cuts to adaptations funding for social housing tenants, we are now facing the biggest challenge in our history.Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:01:00 +0100http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/mbha-speaks-out-against-adaptation-funding-cuts/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/mbha-speaks-out-against-adaptation-funding-cuts/Over half of Horizon and MBHA’s tenants have a disability or live with someone who has a disability. The impact of the new funding regime means that over £1/4m of adaptations will be withdrawn from the two organisations. This funding enables 500 more disabled people each year to remain living independently in their own homes. It represents a 48% cut for Horizon and a 60% cut for MBHA.Mon, 4 Apr 2011 09:37:00 +0100http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/blackwood-foundation-wins-big-lottery-funding/http://www.mbha.org.uk/news/article/blackwood-foundation-wins-big-lottery-funding/The Blackwood Foundation has been awarded almost £10,000 from the Investing In Ideas fund of the Big Lottery to develop a new social media site. David Jarrold, director of the Blackwood Foundation, told us, “The Blackwood Foundation’s mission is to support and enhance independent living for people with a disability or support need.Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:04:00 +0100