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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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Disabled people speak of housing horrors
A study by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has revealed the amount of disabled people who face issues with their homes
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Housing First properties to be created in Glasgow
Social Bite and Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership are planning 50 homes for the vulnerable in Glasgow
NEWS 11 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Brexit could heighten social care staff crisis
A range of health charities have expressed fears about the impact of leaving the European Union
NEWS 10 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Lifesaving skills project for deprived pupils extended
The BandAge community project targets areas where people are at greater risk of suffering cardiac arrest
NEWS 10 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Dementia can lead to people becoming housebound
Quarriers is looking for volunteers to help prevent people with dementia from becoming isolated
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Scotland has more pandas than ME nurses
A charity has called for an increase in specialist support ahead of ME Awareness Day
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Parents demand inquiry into named person scheme
Campaigners say they have evidence of illegal data sharing
NEWS 9 May 2018 by Robert Armour
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I’m doing all four Kiltwalks - and sight loss won’t stop me
Annette West on why she's doing all four Kiltwalks for RNIB
OPINION 8 May 2018 Guest post
 
Call for urgent review of children’s education needs
Patchwork provision of education for children with complex needs
NEWS 7 May 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Disability campaigners join RBS branch closure fight
Campaigners say RBS plans do not consider the needs of vulnerable customers
NEWS 7 May 2018 by Susan Smith
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