Podcast: Simon Fitzpatrick shares insights on accessible homes.

Social housing has a rich history of continuous improvement, with each generation building upon the successes of the past. In a recent episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black delve into the world of accessible housing with Simon Fitzpatrick, the chief executive of Blackwood. Fitzpatrick shares insights into a groundbreaking £17.5 million development in the Charleston area of Dundee, which will provide 66 highly adapted, technologically advanced homes.

These homes are equipped with Blackwood’s innovative CleverCogs technology, offering residents a seamless integrated living experience. Additionally, some of the properties are based on the Blackwood House design, showcasing a thoughtful approach to accessibility.

Recorded shortly after the Housing & Social Care Accessibility Summit, the podcast episode also delves into the importance of collaboration in delivering fully accessible housing, how success is measured, and the legacy of accessible housing.

A transcript of this episode is available here.

For further insights, Jimmy Black has penned a blog post to accompany the episode, which can be found here.

The Scottish Housing News Podcast is co-hosted by Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black. Catch all episodes here and on various platforms.