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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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School staff need specialist mental health training
A charity has revealed that two thirds of teachers do not feel they have had adequate training
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Loneliness minister post created as part of Jo Cox legacy
A UK strategy to tackle loneliness and isolation has been unveiled
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Minimum pricing could see increase in drug use
A doctor has warned that more must be done to stop heavy drinkers turning to prescription drugs
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Airport wins autism-friendly gong
​Extra training and measures to help people with autism cope has been recognised
NEWS 16 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Charities hit out after death of homeless soldier in Edinburgh
Squaddie died on the streets after refusing offers of support
NEWS 16 January 2018 by Robert Armour
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Disabled people need information on why they have been rejected for PIP
Disability charities have said that those who are rejected for benefits need more information on how a decision was made
NEWS 16 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Events held throughout Scotland to mark charity launch
Help Musicians Scotland will provide support and guidance to aspiring musicians
NEWS 16 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
No-one to fear loneliness or isolation in Scotland
Politicians believe a new approach can tackle the problem
NEWS 16 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Pensioner heads off on adventure after using digital care system
Margaret Sancken used a system installed by a care charity to research and book an exotic holiday
NEWS 16 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Adults drink to cope with problems
Three in five Britons who drink alcohol do so to cope with pressure, a charity has found
NEWS 15 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
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