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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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Unpaid carers struggle on
The vast majority of unpaid carers are providing increased care for their loved ones and worry about them getting sick
NEWS 24 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
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Charity demands greater protection for care home residents
Deaths among older people in care homes in Scotland soars
NEWS 23 April 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Campaign asks Scots to “share the joy” for sick children
Chas is encouraging people to share uplifting messages during the coronavirus outbreak.
NEWS 22 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Coronavirus bereavement support service launched
Caledonia Cremation is offering help to those who have lost loved ones to Covid-19.
NEWS 22 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Loneliness doubles during coronavirus lockdown
The Mental Health Foundation has found a quarter of Scottish adults are feeling lonely
NEWS 22 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity launches support line for care workers
Kibble is offering residential care staff a Safe Space to Talk.
NEWS 21 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Call for Scotland to postpone smacking ban
Critics argue that ministers are rushing ahead with legislation too fast
NEWS 20 April 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Cancer referrals plummet amid coronavirus outbreak
Those with symptoms are urged not to put off contacting their GP.
NEWS 20 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity helping key staff to remain working
Flexible Childcare Services Scotland has developed software that will help key workers to access childcare
NEWS 20 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Edinburgh food project launched
City of Edinburgh Council and voluntary sector organisations have teamed up to ensure communities can access vital food supplies
NEWS 20 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
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