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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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Speakability announces merger with Stroke Association
The merger of Speakability with the Stroke Association will improve support for people who have communications problems after a stroke
NEWS 7 April 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Scots pensioners most at risk of skin cancer
​Alarming figures show steep rise in skin cancer rates among pensioners
NEWS 6 April 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Autism award for Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament has become the first public building in Scotland to receive an autism access award from the National Autistic Society
NEWS 2 April 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Sharp rise in veterans’ mental health problems
​Armed forces' personnel seek support more readily, charity says
NEWS 1 April 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Groups condemn crash pilot media coverage
​Charities worried coverage of crash pilot will make it harder for people with depression in the workplace
NEWS 31 March 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Health inequality diminishes us all
Duncan McNeil believes that poverty and ill health are not predestined for Scots with certain postcodes
OPINION 30 March 2015 Guest post
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Self Directed Support one year on
A year after a new law was created to give Scots more choice and control over their own lives, thousands are benefitting from Self Directed Support
NEWS 30 March 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Disabled mount UN challenge against UK government
​Last gasp challenge mounted in attempt to save Independent Living Fund from closure
NEWS 26 March 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Three alcoholic drinks a day causes cancer
​Leading charity says it has strong evidence linking alcohol and liver cancer
NEWS 26 March 2015 by Rab Armour
 
The third sector is enabling a better state
Jenny Brotchie argues that in difficult times the third sector has a critical role in the shift toward a successful enabling state
OPINION 24 March 2015 Guest post
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