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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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More women diagnosed with lung cancer than men
The rise has been attributed to an increase in smoking after the Second World War
NEWS 26 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
An eating disorder killed my daughter – but awareness could save others
Gordon Day is fundraising in memory of his daughter Kirsty - and to raise awareness of eating disorders
OPINION 25 April 2018 Guest post
 
Support for families struck by devastating condition
A new model of specialist care and support has been launched, with the third sector and healthcare staff working together
NEWS 25 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Time to prevent Scotland’s next generation of heavy drinkers
Alison Douglas, chief executive of Alcohol Focus Scotland, said no more lives must be lost as a result of cheap alcohol
OPINION 24 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Minimum pricing for alcohol in Scotland arrives after long wait
After five years of legal battles, a minimum price of 50p per unit will be set from next week
FEATURE 24 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Blue Badge vigilantes to name and shame “selfish” drivers
Activists take matters into their own hands because councils are failing to act
NEWS 24 April 2018 by Rab Armour
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Football club backs new employment initiative
The Wise Group held a series of launch events to mark the start of its delivery of Fair Start Scotland in the West region
NEWS 24 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Could minimum pricing lead to more illegal alcohol in Scotland?
Dan Mushens, a recovery worker, says the long term consequences of minimum pricing are still unknown
OPINION 23 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
We’re saving lives by stopping suicide
Neil Daniels formed Gridlock to address the crisis of young males killing themselves
OPINION 23 April 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Activists mount Universal Credit protests
Day of action sees four locations in Scotland targeted
NEWS 23 April 2018 by Rab Armour
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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