Freedom of Information Site map Skip to Navigation Accessibility Text Size: Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Contrast: Normal contrast Soft contrast High contrast Contact Us MENU Home About Us Freedom of Information Freedom of Information About Freedom of Information The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) gives everyone access to information held by Scottish Public Authorities. Blackwood is now classified as a Scottish Public Authority and in November 2019 housing became subject to Freedom of Information. Please note that only activities regulated by the Scottish Housing Regulator are subject to Freedom of Information. This means for Blackwood that activity relating to care is not subject to FOISA however, in the spirit of openness and transparency we plan to publish information that is relevant to our Care customers where possible The aim of the Act is to increase openness and transparency by allowing people to access information about how decisions are taken and how our services are delivered. As well as responding to requests, Public Authorities must publish information by adopting and maintaining a publication scheme which has approval from the Scottish Information Commissioner. Model Publication Scheme Blackwood has adopted the Model Publication Scheme 2018, produced and approved by the Scottish Information Commissioner. This outlines our commitment to make certain classes of information available which is routinely reviewed and updated. We have developed a 281021 Guide to Information- Blackwood.pdf [pdf] 504KB for this purpose and this also contains details of the environmental information that we routinely make available. Withholding Information/Exemptions We have the right to withhold the following types of information: If giving the information would cause a breach of confidence to a third party Or if the information was commercially sensitive If information is requested and we plan to withhold that information, we will clearly state the reasons and quote the relevant exemption clauses from FOISA. Make an Information Request Requests can also be made in writing, by email or audio tape. If by post please write to: Freedom of Information Blackwood Homes & Care 160 Dundee Street Edinburgh EH11 1DQ You can also complete the form below or you can email foi@blackwoodgroup.org.uk Your details Note: Questions marked by * are mandatory * This is a mandatory field. Title Mr Mrs Miss Ms * This is a mandatory field. Forename * This is a mandatory field. Surname * This is a mandatory field. Address * This is a mandatory field. Town County * This is a mandatory field. Postcode * This is a mandatory field. Telephone * This is a mandatory field. Email * This is a mandatory field. What information are you requesting? Any additional information? * This is a mandatory field. Preferred response Email Telephone Our Leadership Team Policies and Key Documents Performance Regulation and Inspection Awards and Accreditations Be a Member Our Subsidiary Freedom of Information Guide to Information Organisational Chart Members Login BoardZone About About Us Accreditation Careers Contact Us Freedom of Information Latest News Corporate Feedback & Complaints Media Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions © Blackwood Homes and Care 2021 We have placed cookies on your computer to help make this website better. You can at any time read our cookie policy. Otherwise, we will assume that you're OK to continue.