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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Health inequality diminishes us all
Duncan McNeil believes that poverty and ill health are not predestined for Scots with certain postcodes
OPINION 30 March 2015 Guest post
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Three alcoholic drinks a day causes cancer
​Leading charity says it has strong evidence linking alcohol and liver cancer
NEWS 26 March 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Disabled mount UN challenge against UK government
​Last gasp challenge mounted in attempt to save Independent Living Fund from closure
NEWS 26 March 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Jobs boost for disabled Scots
​New facility will create jobs for disabled and disadvantaged Scots
NEWS 24 March 2015 by Rab Armour
 
The third sector is enabling a better state
Jenny Brotchie argues that in difficult times the third sector has a critical role in the shift toward a successful enabling state
OPINION 24 March 2015 Guest post
 
Warnings as risky drug sex practice appears in Scotland
A risky sex practice has been identified in Scotland for the first time
NEWS 23 March 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Poll: is Ebola nurse probe fair?
POLL 20 March 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Health charities are worried about social isolation
Third sector health bodies claim social isolation is a major problem for people with bad health in Scotland's poorer communitiesThird sector health bodies claim
NEWS 18 March 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Wounded hero’s 450-mile road to recovery
​Veteran undertakes grueling cycle to raise cash for forces' charity
NEWS 17 March 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Petition backs Scots Ebola nurse against investigation
​Hundreds sign petition calling on investigation to be axed
NEWS 17 March 2015 by Rab Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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