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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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Mental health fears as Scots won’t open up
Stigma still stalks those suffering mental health problems
NEWS 3 January 2020 by Robert Armour
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Inspirational family in bumper fundraising year
Marie and Keith Briggs created Joe's Toes in memory of their son, who was sadly stillborn as a result of twin to twin transfusion syndrome
NEWS 24 December 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Reviewing mental health law
John Scott QC gives an update on a review of mental health law in Scotland
OPINION 24 December 2019 Guest post
 
Care leavers have 50/50 chance of homelessness
Barnardo's Scotland has teamed up with other organisations to provide purpose built houses for young people leaving care
NEWS 23 December 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Mental health problems arising from sight loss are “sidelined”
Royal Blind and Scottish War Blinded have joined forces with the Mental Health Foundation Scotland to publish new research
NEWS 23 December 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity highlights “shocking” attainment gap
RNIB has called for an increase in educational support for children with sight loss
NEWS 20 December 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Vital lung support move welcomed
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland has welcomed a pledge to increase support for those living with lung conditions
NEWS 20 December 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
New neurological strategy welcomed
The Scottish Government's first ever Framework for Action to improve care and support for people with neurological conditions like Parkinson’s
NEWS 19 December 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Social enterprise cafe’s 20th birthday
Rosie's in Aberdeen, which is operated by Turning Point Scotland, held a special celebration earlier this month
NEWS 19 December 2019 by Gareth Jones
 
Festive forest is autism friendly
Scottish Autism has helped make Beecraigs Festive Forest welcoming for those with autism this Christmas
NEWS 18 December 2019 by Gareth Jones
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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