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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.

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Children need protected from parents’ problem drinking
​Children will become next generation of problem drinkers
NEWS 9 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
People unaware of diabetes symptom
Foot ulcers are a serious complication of diabetes
NEWS 9 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
TV chef backs fight against obesity
Masterchef : The Professionals 2016 winner Gary Maclean is publicising Obesity and Cancer Awareness Week
NEWS 9 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
New helpline to raise NHS concerns
Citizens Advice Scotland has created the service by working with tech firm Avaya
NEWS 6 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Winners of Scotland’s Dementia Awards revealed
The ceremony celebrates innovative and creative projects
FEATURE 3 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Health warning as smoking figures stay static
More impetus needed to reignite anti-smoking campaign
NEWS 3 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Shops need to help those with disfigurements
Changing Faces is launching a training scheme aimed at people working in retail
NEWS 3 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity forces government U-turn on sepsis
A charity has won a major victory after causing a Scottish Government U-turn on a life saving campaign
NEWS 29 September 2017 by Graham Martin
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Charity wants progress on cancer drug reforms
Breast Cancer Now has made a series of recommendations to the Scottish Government
NEWS 29 September 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Families rely on grandparents for childcare
An Age UK report has revealed the extent which families need help from older relatives
NEWS 29 September 2017 by Gareth Jones
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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