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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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New controller allows those with limited mobility to play games
A new device will allow those with disabilities to tailor controls, allowing them to access the full suite of Xbox games
NEWS 18 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
New fears care staff can’t cope
Report outlines areas where urgent action is needed
NEWS 18 May 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Milk bank can save tiny lives
Claire Thain examines the development of Scotland's nationwide milk bank, which supports families throughout the country
OPINION 16 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Conversation on mental health launched
A campaign to promote mental health awareness among young people has been launched
NEWS 16 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Charity calls for life-changing diabetes treatment to be introduced
Flash GM, which is available in less than half of Scotland, allows those with diabetes to have clearer understanding of their condition
NEWS 16 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Project aims to tackle scourge of malnutrition amongst older people
An initiative has been launched after it was revealed up to one in ten older Scots may suffer from the condition
NEWS 16 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Veterans offered mental health support
Combat Stress is setting up peer support groups across the UK
NEWS 15 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Don’t call me an amputee: I’m an athlete
Michael Mellon elected to have his leg amputated and now he's taking on the world
OPINION 15 May 2018 by Rab Armour
 
New mental health fund launched
The Bank of Scotland Foundation has made £320,000 available to organisations across the country
NEWS 15 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
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There’s more to life than exam results says Samaritans
Samaritans warns of the dangers of too much exam stress during Mental Health Awareness Week
NEWS 14 May 2018 by Susan Smith
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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