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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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Improving healthcare for the learning disabled diagnosed with cancer
Two of Scotland’s leading charities have launched a new resource to help improve healthcare for people with learning disabilities
NEWS 30 October 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Charity moves forward after care home closures
Bield withdrew from care home provision a year ago, and said it is looking forward to a sustainable future
NEWS 29 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Collaboration is working in social care
Scottish third sector organisations are demonstrating the power of working together to help meet social care needs
NEWS 29 October 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Scotland shows its love for carers in mass rally
Carers march to show their unwavering commitment to care for loved ones
NEWS 29 October 2018 by Rab Armour
 
News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 26 October 2018
A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland
LIST 26 October 2018 by Sophie Bell
 
Universal Credit puts cancer patients at risk
Macmillan Cancer Support has said welfare changes will hit more than 20,000 people fighting cancer across the UK
NEWS 26 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Winter shelter gets set to save more lives
The shelter saves lives and offers support for those with chaotic lives
NEWS 26 October 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Scotland must be a world leader in tackling loneliness
Charities have come together to call on Nicola Sturgeon to lead from the front and ensure Scotland becomes the world leader in tackling loneliness
NEWS 26 October 2018 by Graham Martin
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Denial: the barrier to recovery
Dan Mushens examines the challenges recovery workers face in dealing with people who are in denial about their addiction problems
OPINION 25 October 2018 Guest post
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Technology to treat Parkinson’s symptoms
Parkinson's UK and Our Mobile Health have teamed up to give hope to those fighting the condition
NEWS 25 October 2018 by Gareth Jones
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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