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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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Scots disabled are being abandoned says solicitor
He claims campaign groups are allowing the Scottish Government to continue hated PIP regime
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Safe spaces needed for those in rural areas
Research has highlighted the importance of providing mental health support for those who may feel isolated
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Smart technology predicts falls in sheltered housing
A housing association has become the first social landlord in Scotland to adopt new wearable technology that predicts the risk of falling
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Brexit could heighten social care staff crisis
A range of health charities have expressed fears about the impact of leaving the European Union
NEWS 10 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Lifesaving skills project for deprived pupils extended
The BandAge community project targets areas where people are at greater risk of suffering cardiac arrest
NEWS 10 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Dementia can lead to people becoming housebound
Quarriers is looking for volunteers to help prevent people with dementia from becoming isolated
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Scotland has more pandas than ME nurses
A charity has called for an increase in specialist support ahead of ME Awareness Day
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Parents demand inquiry into named person scheme
Campaigners say they have evidence of illegal data sharing
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Robert Armour
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I’m doing all four Kiltwalks - and sight loss won’t stop me
Annette West on why she's doing all four Kiltwalks for RNIB
OPINION 8 May 2018 Guest post
 
Call for urgent review of children’s education needs
Patchwork provision of education for children with complex needs
NEWS 7 May 2018 by Robert Armour
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