Blackwood, an independent living company in Scotland is launching a podcast which the company says will interest everyone connected to Scotland’s housing, health and social care sector.

The new venture will feature guests from the industry, as well as experts in robotics and designers focused on improving living spaces for those with disabilities or age-related conditions.

Fanchea Kelly, chief executive of Blackwood, said: “We’re privileged to have access to so many interesting people who have given so much throughout their professional lives to improving the lives of others. So, we are incredibly pleased to be creating a new platform for those voices that will help explain and explore their work while making it easily accessible.

“We’ll be speaking with agenda setters and policy makers as well as the finest minds in science, research, robotics, smart technology and design. What unites them all is a passion for helping people to live longer, happier and more independent lives.”

The podcast will also help the charity celebrate its 50^th anniversary by focusing on some of its longest-serving staff and customers, who will tell their personal stories about how Blackwood changed their lives for the better.

Confirmed guests lined up for the podcast include social care policy leaders, Brian Sloan the chief executive of Age Scotland, and Blackwood’s chair, Julie McDowell. BBC Scotland’s health correspondent Pennie Taylor is also scheduled for a host slot.

The podcast will be available on the Blackwood website as well as on the usual channels including iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts and most mainstream podcast apps – or by visiting spreaker.com/show/blackwood-50

Blackwood operates more than 1,500 properties across 29 local authorities.