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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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Blood cancer patients warn of suffering of delayed diagnosis
The report, A Life Worth Living, warns half of myeloma patients have been left with life-altering spinal fractures and other avoidable complications after their cancer was repeatedly missed. 
NEWS 7 April 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Have your say on mental health law review
Recommendations could lead to a fundamental change in mental health legislation
NEWS 1 April 2022 by Graham Martin
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New funding supports social prescribing in Scotland  
A total of £86,927 was distributed among 12 organisations
NEWS 31 March 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Older people want assurance of face masks says charity
Older people feel more confident wearing a face mask in shops and on public transport
NEWS 31 March 2022 by Robert Armour
 
New leaders take up roles at mental health charity
Support in Mind Scotland hopes the new faces will drive the organisation forward into a new era
NEWS 28 March 2022 by Graham Martin
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Ukrainian visa scheme offers "false hope" says Scottish refugee charity
Visa scheme is in disarray say charities
NEWS 28 March 2022 by Robert Armour
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Brave mum will launch Race for Life in Scotland
Samantha Currie shares inspirational Mother's Day story as she get set to launch major charity fundraiser
NEWS 24 March 2022 by Graham Martin
 
730 days later...
As it winds up, Beth Mukushi reflects on the challenges and the successes of SCVO's Third Sector Coronavirus Information Hub
OPINION 24 March 2022 by Beth Mukushi
 
Well-known Edinburgh charity announces rebrand and name change
The Eric Liddell Centre will become the Eric Liddell Community from the start of next month. 
NEWS 23 March 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Disabled access worsens across the UK during pandemic, new study warns
A new survey by Euan’s Guide has warned that disabled people overwhelmingly believe they have been disadvantaged post-lockdown. 
NEWS 22 March 2022 by Niall Christie
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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