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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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We need to manage expectations about Huntington’s Disease
​John Eden says a new drug offers hope but hopes must be tempered by reality
OPINION 18 December 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Sylvia pens special stories to mark hospice milestone
Sylvia Morrison, 90, wanted to do something memorable to mark the 40th birthday of St Columba's
NEWS 18 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity’s plans for wellbeing centre given the green light
Projekt 42 has received the go ahead to build a permanent home - after a successful launch earlier this year
NEWS 18 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Dementia movement celebrates gaining 50,000 backers
Rugby star Henry Pyrgos is Alzheimer Scotland's latest Dementia Friend, with the project aiming to spread awareness of the condition
NEWS 18 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Disability bullying fight heads to Holyrood
Enable Change Champions held a demonstration at the Scottish Parliament and met with MSPs
NEWS 15 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Scots get fit to boost their mental and physical health
The Active Living Becomes Achievable project has proved successful since its launched last year
NEWS 14 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Postcode lottery for children who need mental health support
Half of Scottish health boards are failing to meet targets to provide support within 18 weeks
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Social media fuels elderly isolation
Two charities that work with older people have joined forces after research showed that older people are missing out on social interactions
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
£1 billion needed to address care home crisis
A debate between representatives of the sector and MSPs took place this week
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Call to rein-in alcohol licensing
​Report finds licensing decision greatly impact on the health of communities
NEWS 13 December 2017 by Robert Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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