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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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Families are already the cheap care option, they shouldn’t be
Julia Morrison on what she's learned about the family care system after a decade of her family caring for her mum with dementia
OPINION 11 June 2018 Guest post
 
How embracing technology can help support patients with dementia
Lyn Jardine on a care provider's innovative use of technology to help those with dementia
OPINION 11 June 2018 Guest post
 
The UK in 2018: a submerged nation of the poor made destitute by design
A toxic brew of benefit cuts, sanctions and high rental costs has pushed masses of people into destitution
NEWS 8 June 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Leading Scottish HIV charity faces fight for survival
HIV Scotland is locked in talks with the Scottish Government, having seen its initial bid for annual funding knocked back
NEWS 8 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Families should help out more with social care, say Edinburgh health bosses
Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) will consult on plans which aim to see people receive greater support from their families
NEWS 7 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Education bosses must do more to encourage disabled students
The One in Five campaign met with education bosses for talks this week, having highlighted a gap in disability admissions
NEWS 7 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Healthcare charity hails amazing appeal success
The generosity of the public was hailed as a Scottish charity celebrated the success of a fundraising appeal
NEWS 7 June 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Poll: should families do more for those who need care?
POLL 7 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Scotland’s first dementia friendly park created
Kings Park in Stirling has been given a makeover to ensure it is more accessible
NEWS 6 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity opens new press after a century at previous base
Royal Blind has said the new braille press will help those with sight difficulties, and has also allowed it to expand its workforce
NEWS 6 June 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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