The Blackwood 50th Anniversary Podcasts

Do Something New - Sport is for everyone, the Future 50 series

This episode of the Future 50 podcast series focusses on sport. Hosted by David Ferguson, CEO Sports Observatory for Scotland and with guests athlete Sammi Kinghorn and table tennis player Martin Perry.

Future 50 - Sport and The Case for Change

This episode of the Future 50 podcast series focusses on sport and the case for change, how can sport help us live longer healthier lives and reduce health inequalities. Hosted by David Ferguson, CEO Sports observatory for Scotland and with guests Angiolina Foster and Ryan MacDonald . A personal take on sport and the impact it has on our wellbeing and ageing journey.

Future 50 - The Arts and Independent Living

In this episode of the Future 50 series, we explore the arts and how it impacts health and healthy ageing. Hosted by Blackwood board member Alan Boyter, Alan is joined by John Wilson former CEO of NHS Fife and former chair of Art in Healthcare and Susan Grant from the NHS Lothian Charity.

Future 50 - The Future of Public Health, Housing & Independent Living

This episode of the Future 50 podcast series focusses on public health and how we can work together to co-create housing and communities that enable wellbeing and healthy ageing. How do we work together to tackle disparity in life expectancy across our communities? It features Councillor Julie Bell, board member and COSLA representative for Public Health Scotland and Manira Ahmad, Chief Officer, Public Health Scotland.

Future 50 - Sustainable Investment and Independent Living part two

This episode of the Future 50 podcast continues our focus on Sustainable Investment and how it can support independent living enabling people to live longer healthier lives. Hosted by Blackwood's Chair, Julie McDowell and features Keith Skeoch former Chief Executive of Standard Life.