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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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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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Poor at higher risk of experiencing complicated grief
Complicated grief has been linked with an increased risk of heart disease and suicide
NEWS 13 March 2018
Health & Social Care
 
Rape victims could be forced to testify in court
Rape Crisis Scotland has said plans to issue arrest warrants to compel victims to testify are a backwards step
NEWS 13 March 2018
Social Justice & Poverty
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Ten Scottish hostels for a super staycation
Today's hostels are a far cry from the cold and comfortless bunkhouses of old, we've found 10 of the best for those looking for an ethical staycation
LIST 13 March 2018
Culture & Leisure
 
Suicide prevention plan needs local and national leadership
James Jopling, executive director for Scotland at Samaritans, expresses disappointment at the development of the national plan
OPINION 13 March 2018
Management
 
Scots still not being given control over care options
An update on projects which are working to implement Self Directed Support has shown that the project is continuing to stall
NEWS 13 March 2018
Management
 
Efforts made to save Scottish Youth Theatre
Grants for individual projects could be made to the charity, whilst the theatre is looking at whether government funding can be secured directly
NEWS 12 March 2018
Families & Young People
 
Guidance aims to keep fundraisers out of trouble
The Institute of Fundraising has prepared a new report which aims to help charities handle data correctly
NEWS 12 March 2018
Management
 
Mosquito devices discriminate against youngsters
A study has found that the controversial devices have caused migraines and nausea for young people
NEWS 12 March 2018
Families & Young People
 
Products could be putting sleeping babies at risk
A charity has highlighted that children are at risk of sudden infant death syndrome if they do not sleep on a flat surface
NEWS 12 March 2018
Health & Social Care
 
Big Toddle to return after successful last outing
Last year's event raised more than £250,000 for Barnardo's, with events taking place across the UK
NEWS 9 March 2018
Families & Young People
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