Stories of investment, wellbeing and long‑term value across Scotland’s care sector.
Across Scotland, social care support is creating value far beyond the delivery of care alone. When care is funded properly, it strengthens wellbeing, supports independence, creates fair work and contributes to resilient local economies.
Funding care like it matters means recognising social care as essential infrastructure – underpinning how people live well, how communities function and how Scotland plans for the future. Investment in care enables innovation, quality environments, confident workforces and sustainable services that respond to growing and changing needs.
These three stories show what funding care like it matters looks like in practice. From meaningful technology and modern care environments to employee‑owned models that deliver shared economic benefit, each example demonstrates how investment in care creates lasting social and economic value.
Care Creates… connection through investing in meaningful technology
BCG – Investing in Interactive Technology
At BCG care homes, investment in Tiny Tablet interactive technology is transforming everyday life for people receiving care. These accessible digital tables support sensory therapy, reminiscence, shared games and learning, helping people stay connected, stimulated and socially engaged.
This investment shows how funding the right technology can enhance wellbeing, inclusion and independence, turning everyday moments into opportunities for connection and enjoyment.
Find out more:
https://bcgcares.co.uk/news/introducing-balhousies-not-so-tiny-tablets/
https://bcgcares.co.uk/news/luncarty-enjoy-sensory-games-on-tiny-tablet/
Care Creates… strong communities and local economies
Highland Home Carers – Employee Ownership and Shared Value
For 21 years, Highland Home Carers has demonstrated how funding social care can deliver far‑reaching social and economic benefits. As an employee‑owned social enterprise, HHC has employed over 2,000 people across the Highlands, delivered millions of hours of care, and contributed significantly to the local economy.
Through fair work, democratic leadership and shared ownership, this model shows how investment in care supports not only those receiving care, but also workforces, households and communities across the region.
Care Creates… future‑ready places to live and care through investment
Meallmore Developments – Aberdeen & Broughty Ferry
Meallmore continues to invest in the future of social care across Scotland with new developments designed around comfort, independence and community.
In Aberdeen, the new Pitfodels Wood Care Home represents a £20 million investment, creating a purpose-built home with modern facilities and welcoming communal spaces.
Meanwhile in Broughty Ferry, construction is underway on Sutherland House, a £14 million development that will provide 54 private en-suite bedrooms alongside shared spaces including a café, cinema and gardens.
Together these projects form part of a wider £63 million investment package supported by HSBC UK, creating new jobs and expanding access to high-quality care.
They demonstrate what investment in social care infrastructure looks like in practice – creating places where people can live well and communities can thrive.
Find out more:
New Purpose-Built Care Home Opening in Broughty Ferry | Meallmore Ltd
A Vision Taking Shape at Pitfodels Wood Care Home | Meallmore Ltd
Care home company secures £30m facility to enhance portfolio | Scottish Construction Now
