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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Doctors don’t even get to spend 10 minutes with patients who are dying
Majority of GPs say patient’s appointments should be at least 20 minutes but 46% are only able to spend 10 minutes or less with them in surgeries
NEWS 2 November 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Age UK hits out at misleading Channel 4 documentary
The UK's biggest older people's charity has angrily responded to allegations that its products and services don't offer the best value
NEWS 1 November 2016 by Susan Smith
 
How council cuts are devastating the poorest communities
The poorest Scots who are most dependent on the voluntary sector are being disproportionately hit by council cuts, a new report has revealed
NEWS 1 November 2016 by Graham Martin
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Post Paralympics, what happens now for the UK’s disabled population?
Dr Stephen Duckworth says moments of jubilation such as the Paralympics can mask the harsh reality of life for disabled people in the UK
OPINION 31 October 2016 Guest post
 
Employers are letting down people with autism
Less than 16% of people with autism are in full time work, a charity has found
NEWS 31 October 2016 by Graham Martin
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Review of controversial disability benefit assessments
Disability groups welcome a review of disability benefit assessments
NEWS 31 October 2016 by Susan Smith
 
The US election and the possibility of war are seriously affecting our children, Childline warns
Childline says the number of calls from young people suffering from anxiety has increased rapidly over the past year
NEWS 31 October 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Experts prove link between sanctions and foodbanks
An academic study has proven the link between benefit sanctions and foodbank use
NEWS 27 October 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Is violence unavoidable in social care?
Susan Smith argues third sector social care bodies that believe violence is unavoidable are taking a big risk
OPINION 26 October 2016 by Susan Smith
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Chief Encounters: Morna O’May
Morna O'May of Contact the Elderly on reaching out to isolated older people and the power of music
FEATURE 26 October 2016 by TFN
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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