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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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Report highlights mental health discrimination
Survey is most extensive research into mental health stigma in Scotland for five years.
NEWS 5 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Sisters set to brave the bridge
Two sisters are set to abseil on the Forth Road Bridge in memory of their beloved dad
NEWS 5 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Call for sports booze sponsorship ban
Alcohol Focus Scotland and Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems have said it's time to end the alcohol industry's support of sport
NEWS 4 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Coronavirus sick pay not enough, says charity
UK Government announcement on sick pay leaves poorest workers unprotected.
NEWS 4 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Improving mental health support
The Scottish Recovery Network has launched new resources which aim to provide life-changing help to those struggling with their mental health
NEWS 4 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Coronavirus fears for Scotland’s 800,000 carers
Contingency plans are lacking say camapigners, leading many fearing to venture outdoors
NEWS 3 March 2020 by Robert Armour
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Drugs forum would back illegal drug injecting rooms
Experts in Scotland must work together to tackle the drugs crisis, however an illegal drugs consumption facility should not be closed by police
NEWS 3 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
“Fundamental rethink” needed on children’s mental health
Call comes as 11 of 14 health boards miss waiting time target.
NEWS 3 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Hospital scouts mark 10 years
The Crosshouse Hospital group provides young people on the ward the chance to take part in fun activities
NEWS 3 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
More children reaching out to Childline over suicidal thoughts
An average of five children a day in Scotland tell the service they have considered ending their life.
NEWS 3 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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