This website uses cookies for anonymised analytics and for account authentication. See our privacy and cookies policies for more information.

Third Force News

TFN

The voice of Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector
Get updates
Third Force News
Get TFN updates
Sign in Sign up
The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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.

Third Force News
Get Health & social care updates Get Health & social care updates

Health & social care

Latest stories
 
Charity to withdraw from care home provision
Up to 167 residents face having to find alternative accommodation
NEWS 12 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Care leavers win exemption from council tax
The move makes it easier for young people to afford accommodation
NEWS 11 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
‘I Need Help’ button aims to help those in crisis
The new initiative has been launched by Shelter Scotland and can be utilised by other charities
NEWS 11 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Inquiry probes widespread dishonesty claims by DWP assessors
Too many decisions are being overturned leading to widespread criticism of how assessments are managed
NEWS 11 October 2017 by Robert Armour
10 comments
 
Brexit will decimate disabled communities, charity warns
​Report lays bare impact Brexit could have on vulnerable Scots
NEWS 10 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Charity makes key recommendations to support cared-for children
Report pushes for changes to the existing system
NEWS 10 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
New app helps you create a Playlist for Life
Playlist for Life is releasing an app that will help people with dementia by enabling them, their loved ones, and carers to harness the power of music
NEWS 10 October 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Not all Brits know hospice care is free, survey finds
Care is provided free of charge to people who are terminally ill or living with life-limiting conditions
NEWS 10 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Scots workers fear mental health discrimination
Almost half of those questioned fear a problem could put their job at risk
NEWS 10 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity banned after telling boy to live as a girl
Judges took action after it emerged the boy was just seven years old
NEWS 9 October 2017 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

Read it here
LATEST NEWS  LATEST FEATURES  LATEST LISTS  LATEST OPINION  LATEST POLLS  PREMIUM