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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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Care staff routinely exposed to second-hand smoke
Carer Dan Mushens wants a discussion on workers being exposed to smoke on home visits
OPINION 23 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
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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 Rab Armour
 
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
 
Care changes are complicated and need to be properly understood
Ian Hood, of Scotland Against the Care Tax, examines the development of free personal care for under-65s
OPINION 7 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Poetry is all about empathy and relating to important issues
Care worker Shaun Moore performs poetry at a range of third sector events, most recently for Community Jobs Scotland at The Gathering
OPINION 1 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Employability programmes have transformed our communities
​Ross Ahlfeld argues employability programmes should not just be promoted but protected
OPINION 26 February 2018 by Rab Armour
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We’re care experienced and know how to care
​Kevin Browne of Who Cares Scotland says it's time to put experienced people into the driving seat when it comes to care
OPINION 21 February 2018 by TFN
 
Kindness and the crisis of confidence facing our services
Julia Unwin explains some of her concerns about the challenge of making our public services kinder
OPINION 16 February 2018 Guest post
 
Turning the world upside down to stop cancer
Gemma McTaggart and fellow Napier student Lottie Grant are the brains behind Lives Turned Upside Down
OPINION 15 February 2018 by TFN
 
Video blog: Scotland is leading the world in sign language recognition
Frankie McLean's video blog on what Scots delegates learned at World Federation of the Deaf international conference in Budapest
OPINION 12 February 2018 Guest post
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.

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