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Children facing fallout from lockdown rise in domestic abuse

Domestic abuse affecting children more during pandemic

NEWS 25th January 2021 by Robert Armour

Having Covid-19 was the most terrifying journey of my life

Nikki O'Hara, who is 53 and has no underlying health conditions, warns the coronavirus is real and everyone is at risk

OPINION 15th January 2021 by Nikki O'Hara

Tackling inequality should be central to recovery, report recommends

The Social Renewal Advisory Board has said creating a minimum income guarantee and helping those most affected by Covid-19 will result in a fairer Scotland

NEWS 21st January 2021 by Gareth Jones

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 19th January 2021 by Gareth Jones

TFN's January edition is out now - read it here!

The first edition of TFN for 2021 is out now, packed with news and analysis

NEWS 18th January 2021 by Graham Martin

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 14th January 2021 by Gareth Jones

Search launched for Children's Panel members

Children’s Hearings Scotland is looking to recruit 700 members

NEWS 14th January 2021 by Gareth Jones

Nominations sought for Young Scot awards

A special online ceremony will be held for this year's awards

NEWS 12th January 2021 by Gareth Jones

Majority of Scots value the work of charities, survey shows

The study from the National Lottery Community Fund also reveals more than a third of Scots want to see increased support for voluntary groups

NEWS 12th January 2021 by Gareth Jones

Charity reports significant rise in unwanted animals

The SSPCA has said the rise is down to new pets being taken on during lockdown

NEWS 12th January 2021 by Gareth Jones

Digital youth work helps LGBTI youngsters stay connected

Pride and Pixels was developed by LGBT Youth Scotland in response to Covid-19 and the impact it has on wellbeing

NEWS 8th January 2021 by Gareth Jones

Marcus Rashford inspires Glasgow teenagers to campaign for free school breakfasts

The Breakfast Clubs Appeal has already raised over £27,000 and aims to generate £35,000

NEWS 22nd December 2020 by Graham Martin

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