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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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Lockdown doesn’t mean sit down
A charity is encouraging older people to remain active throughout lockdown so they can stay fit and confident
NEWS 1 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
We must invest in communication for all
Janis McDonald says we need to treat deafness through a new inclusive communication strategy
OPINION 1 May 2020 Guest post
 
Changes in charity’s boardroom
Quarriers has announced a new chairman and deputy chair
NEWS 30 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Covid “supercharging” inequalities faced by disabled people
Charity reveals disabled people face being left behind in the coronavirus response
NEWS 29 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
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Charity comes to rescue of stranded student nurses
Dial-a-Journey is now ferrying nurses who were struggling to get into their work across Stirlingshire
NEWS 28 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Epilepsy charity to close after 17 years
The Muir Maxwell Trust has led the drive to improve research and treatment for the condition
NEWS 28 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Third sector care and support: building a different future
After the Covid crisis, let's build a better social care system
OPINION 28 April 2020 Guest post
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Shielded care charity staff will get full pay
Union and management deal means full pay for those shielding and self-isolating
NEWS 28 April 2020 by Graham Martin
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Add MND to shielding list, government urged
MND Scotland says many people with the condition are missing out on vital support.
NEWS 27 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity for older people names new boss
Re-engage has announced the appointment of a new head of engagement for Scotland
NEWS 27 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
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