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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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Support call for people struggling with prescription drugs
Campaigners who want a discussion on the use of drugs such as anti-depressants and benzodiazepines have taken their fight to the Scottish Parliament
NEWS 16 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Dementia deaths on the rise
One in ten Scots died as a result of dementia or Alzheimer's in 2017, statistics have revealed
NEWS 15 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
By working together we will shape a fairer welfare system
​Jeane Freeman, Scotland's social security minister, gives a progress report on how Scotland's bold new system is shaping up
OPINION 14 March 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Worried parents seek support from helpline
ParentLine Scotland has reported an increase in calls, with many parents concerned about the safety and wellbeing of their children
NEWS 14 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Tributes paid to Stephen Hawking
MND Scotland have praised the scientist's work in raising awareness of the condition
NEWS 14 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Poor at higher risk of experiencing complicated grief
Complicated grief has been linked with an increased risk of heart disease and suicide
NEWS 13 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
You smoke, they choke: don’t light up in front of pets
A campaign is urging smokers to stop lighting up around their pets – because the toxic fumes could kill or harm them
NEWS 13 March 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Products could be putting sleeping babies at risk
A charity has highlighted that children are at risk of sudden infant death syndrome if they do not sleep on a flat surface
NEWS 12 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
When it comes to self harm, #TalkingIsHarmless
Penumbra's Robin Murphy reflects on Self Harm Awareness Day, and looks at what can be done to help prevent people from harming
OPINION 9 March 2018 Guest post
 
Call for specific research into youth brain cancers
Brain Tumour Awareness Month takes place throughout March, with two cancer charities highlighting the need for advanced research
NEWS 9 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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