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Gareth Jones

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Gareth Jones is a reporter for TFN and communications officer for SCVO. He has been a member of the team since July 2017 and previously worked as a political reporter at the North West Evening Mail and a senior reporter at the Stirling Observer.
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Appeal as war leaves millions hungry
Mary's Meals is looking for increased support to help the children of South Sudan
NEWS 6 June 2018
Environment & International
 
Charity opens new press after a century at previous base
Royal Blind has said the new braille press will help those with sight difficulties, and has also allowed it to expand its workforce
NEWS 6 June 2018
Health & Social Care
 
Charity to hold day out for 1000 children
Quarriers' Summer Appeal - which aims to give special experiences to vulnerable children - is returning for a fifth outing
NEWS 6 June 2018
Health & Social Care
 
Childline in volunteer appeal
The support service's Glasgow base needs a further 85 volunteers to ensure it can meet demand for advice
NEWS 6 June 2018
Health & Social Care
 
Failing to switch providers hits charities in the pocket
A study has found that small charities are losing more than a £1000 a year by paying over the odds for utilities
NEWS 6 June 2018
Management
 
Cuts row as sleepovers are set to be axed
Social care bosses have said technology will keep people safe overnight, but the move has been made amid rising wage costs for carers
NEWS 6 June 2018
Health & Social Care
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Social care contributes billions to the Scottish economy
Social care is the eighth biggest employment sector - and the average wage is higher for workers than in other parts of the UK
NEWS 5 June 2018
Health & Social Care
 
Thousands of Scots face social care debt
More than 15,000 people fell into debt as they tried to pay their care costs, a GMB union investigation has revealed
NEWS 5 June 2018
Health & Social Care
 
Universal Credit hits single parents
One Parent Families Scotland has called for a re-think after seeing a surge in calls about benefits
NEWS 5 June 2018
Families & Young People
 
Mental health waiting times a “national disgrace”
The majority of the country's health boards missed targets to provide children with specialist support - which has angered a campaign group
NEWS 5 June 2018
Health & Social Care
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