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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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Keeping our eyes open for child suffering
Anne Houston urges us to be alert for at risk children in our communities during the school holidays
OPINION 2 July 2018 Guest post
 
Third sector hits back at Labour’s nationalisation plans for care
Third sector bodies have criticised Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard after he claimed councils are best placed to handle elderly care
NEWS 2 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Freeman pledges action over child mental health rejections
The new health secretary has said it is unacceptable that large numbers of youngsters are being refused for specialist treatment
NEWS 2 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Scots students face mental health crisis
Exam stress and debt coupled to lack of support is creating increased stress and depression
NEWS 2 July 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Campaign promotes smaller wine measure in pubs and clubs
Public aren't sure how many units they are being served
NEWS 29 June 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Care experienced to drive next stage of care review
​New co-chairs with experience of growing up in care are to work with professionals to help mould a better care system for Scotland
NEWS 29 June 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Scotland’s role in the global fight for child palliative care
Dr Pat Carragher shares his reflections on the third International Children’s Palliative Care Network Conference (ICPCN) in Durban, South Africa
OPINION 28 June 2018 Guest post
 
Welcome decline in suicides masks concerning male increases
James Jopling, Samaritans executive director for Scotland, says while suicide rates have fallen it still remains one of the country's biggest killers
OPINION 28 June 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Cautious optimism as Scots suicide rates fall
Less women are taking their own lives
NEWS 28 June 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Charity supports hospital work
The RVS has gifted £250,000 towards dementia initiatives and has celebrated the service of its volunteers
NEWS 28 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
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