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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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Hundreds of cannabis users descend on George Square
Cannabis users demand legalisation of Class B drug
NEWS 20 April 2015 by Robert Armour
 
One million disabled voters could sway election
​Coalition launches manifesto warning MPs to put disabled and inclusion at centre of policies
NEWS 16 April 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Susan Boyle treats charity to surprise live performance
The singer was visiting an Edinburgh care unit when she burst into song
NEWS 16 April 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Charities hit out at cremation costs “lottery”
Grief turning to mental health problems as more families struggle to pay cremation fees
NEWS 15 April 2015 by Robert Armour
 
New £1.5m care home for autism
Investment will lead to pioneering new care facility in Bearsden
NEWS 15 April 2015 by Robert Armour
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Discrimination against men leading to suicide
Relationship expert says "man shaming" is causing the deaths of 100 men every week in the UK
NEWS 14 April 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Glasgow doctors give gift of sight to Africans
​Backing by major retailer helps Glasgow doctors' crucial work in Zambia
NEWS 13 April 2015 by Robert Armour
 
Breast cancer charities complete merger
Breakthrough Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Campaign have legally merged and moved to new headquarters
NEWS 8 April 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Youth groups are key to cutting smoking rates
​New Ash Scotland campaign targets organisations working with young people and families
NEWS 8 April 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
New law should enforce emergency care plans
Learning disability charity says there should be a legal requirement for emergency plans in case of carer illness
NEWS 7 April 2015 by Robert Armour
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