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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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Age as a hate crime is a good start but older people deserve more
Lesley Carcary looks at what needs to be done to protect older people ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Friday (15 June)
OPINION 12 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
How embracing technology can help support patients with dementia
Lyn Jardine on a care provider's innovative use of technology to help those with dementia
OPINION 11 June 2018 Guest post
 
Families are already the cheap care option, they shouldn’t be
Julia Morrison on what she's learned about the family care system after a decade of her family caring for her mum with dementia
OPINION 11 June 2018 Guest post
 
Poll: should families do more for those who need care?
POLL 7 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Iron Man takes on the Celtic Curse
Kevin Kane on his battle with haemochromatosis
OPINION 6 June 2018 Guest post
 
Developing skills and building friendships with older people
Joni Mitchell takes a look at best practice for volunteers and the crucial role they play in the lives of older people in Scotland.
OPINION 28 May 2018 Guest post
 
Edinburgh is streets ahead for blind people
Sandra Wilson on the positive impact of banning A-boards and on-street advertising for blind and partially sighted people.
OPINION 25 May 2018 Guest post
 
Should Ireland repeal the 8th amendment?
POLL 25 May 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Will Scotland’s social security system be as fair as it can be?
Lucy Mulvagh on the importance of advocacy in Scotland's new social security system
OPINION 23 May 2018 Guest post
 
Smart homes are the answer for independent living
Fanchea Kelly explains why new smart home, Blackwood House, is being built in cities across Scotland
OPINION 21 May 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.

Read it here
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