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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Dementia awards finalists named
The work of projects that support those across Scotland with the condition has been recognised
NEWS 17 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Heart disease now comes with an average three other illnesses
New research from the British Heart Foundation finds a dramatic growth in heart disease patients battling other illnesses, including dementia
NEWS 17 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Mixed feelings about social care sleep-over ruling
Edel Harris is relieved not to be facing a crippling back-pay bill but says social care workers must be valued more highly
OPINION 17 July 2018 Guest post
 
Technology must be used to help those with MS
The MS Society wants the use of data and technology to help treat the condition to be improved and extended
NEWS 17 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Young carers have day to remember with RNLI
The Quarriers Summer Appeal allows youngsters to enjoy special days and respite from caring for loved ones
NEWS 17 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Campaign urges Scots to speak out about children’s homes
A new campaign is raising awareness of a forum for Scots to tell their stories about growing up in residential care
NEWS 16 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Fears raised as smokers offered less support to quit
Report shows stop smoking aids are being prescribed less
NEWS 16 July 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Disabled music fans are fed up being discriminated against at gigs
Young music fans are staging their own Glasgow gig in a bid to highlight how music venues can provide them with a better service
NEWS 13 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
New sleepover ruling could save social care charities millions
Social care bodies say new Court of Appeal ruling could absolve charities of millions of pounds of back payments for sleepover shifts
NEWS 13 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Scotland’s airports pass disability test
Scots airports do well in annual access report
NEWS 13 July 2018 by Rab Armour
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