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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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New plans shake up mental health services
Current system is failing young people with mental health problems
NEWS 24 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Living wage for sleepovers: a frontline view
Enable Scotland personal assistant Hayleigh Furlong and service user Russell Eaton on what the living wage for social care means to them
FEATURE 24 October 2017 by Alex Turnbull
 
Why I’m starring in M&S pink bra campaign
Lesley Stephen on why she's starring in pink bra campaign
OPINION 24 October 2017 by TFN
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Care abuse survivors encouraged to take part in consultation
The deadline for a study on child abuse is approaching
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Care worker faces verbal abuse claims
Gary Towland will appear in front of a Scottish Social Services Council fitness to practise hearing next week
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charities warn: deadliest winter is coming for homeless
​Agencies unite to voice stark warning to politicians
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Christian charity rejects smacking ban
​Charity believes children should "not be spared the rod"
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Robert Armour
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New social media guidelines for care workers
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published updated social media guidance
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Praise for transgender guidance issued by teachers’ union
Guide should support teachers make inclusive decisions
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Terminally ill win tribunals against DWP assessors
​Claimants were originally told they were ineligible - raising concerns about dishonesty
NEWS 23 October 2017 by Robert Armour
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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