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A quarter of young people feel unable to cope since start of Covid-19

The pandemic has had a devastating toll on young people’s mental health and wellbeing, new research has shown

NEWS 19 January 2021

Families & Young People

Health & Social Care

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Time to think about cyber security

Gareth Jones examines the plans for CyberScotland Week 2021 and why charities should be thinking about the digital risks they face

FEATURE 18 January 2021

Scots want more protection for animals

More for Scotland’s Animals - a coalition of charities - is lobbying politicians and candidates ahead of this year's elections

NEWS 18 January 2021

Environment & International

Charity may have to close sight loss care homes

Jenny's Well and Braeside House, both operated by Sight Scotland, face serious financial difficulties

NEWS 18 January 2021

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

Burnout fears for charity sector

New research has shown workforce stress is becoming a major issue for organisations

NEWS 18 January 2021

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

EXCLUSIVE: Charity director speaks of terrifying Covid-19 fight

Nikki O'Hara, who is 53 and has no underlying health conditions, spent 12 days in hospital over Christmas, unable to breathe without oxygen

NEWS 15 January 2021

Health & Social Care

Charities scoop festive financial boost

Six organisations in Scotland have won a £1,000 Christmas gift

NEWS 14 January 2021

Funding & Finance

Struggling families hit hardest by lockdown

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation's annual flagship report reveals the issues millions of families face across the UK

NEWS 14 January 2021

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Charity chief executive appointed to the Lords

Stephanie Fraser, of Cerebral Palsy Scotland, was one of 16 new peers appointed at the end of last year

NEWS 14 January 2021

Health & Social Care

Search launched for Children's Panel members

Children’s Hearings Scotland is looking to recruit 700 members

NEWS 14 January 2021

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

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