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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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Mural project aims to tackle offensive graffiti
With sectarian graffiti on the rise in Glasgow, a charity wants to get creative in tackling the issue
NEWS 7 March 2018
Families & Young People
 
Number of pupils with sight problems has doubled in under a decade
Royal Blind says schools and pupils need more support to deal with visual impairments
NEWS 7 March 2018
Health & Social Care
 
Care changes are complicated and need to be properly understood
Ian Hood, of Scotland Against the Care Tax, examines the development of free personal care for under-65s
OPINION 7 March 2018
Health & Social Care
 
Charity misconduct complaints double
International aid organisations have been warned that they must take abuse seriously if they want to access government funding
NEWS 6 March 2018
Management
 
Children wait more than a year for mental health treatment
Latest waiting figures for child mental health services have shown 40 youngsters waited more than 12 months for treatment
NEWS 6 March 2018
Health & Social Care
3 comments
 
Dementia fundraising group launched
The Alzheimer's Research UK Edinburgh Fundraising Group will host and attend charity events
NEWS 6 March 2018
Health & Social Care
1 comment
 
Parental substance misuse on the rise
The NSPCC has reported that the amount of people contacting it with concerns about parents misusing drugs and alcohol has increased by almost a third
NEWS 6 March 2018
Families & Young People
 
Aid charity summit attempts to restore trust
Charities are set to sign a joint statement which aims to restore trust in light of recent sex abuse cases
NEWS 5 March 2018
Management
 
Dementia support for former footballers
Charity the Sporting Memories Foundation is distributing a guide with specific advice for ex-players and their families
NEWS 5 March 2018
Health & Social Care
 
Parliament pensions fund guns, tobacco and fossil fuels
Campaigners have called for the scheme for MSPs and their staff to opt for ethical investments
NEWS 5 March 2018
Management
2 comments
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