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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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Campaigners call for more ME funding
Funding could unravel the mystery behind the debilitating illness
NEWS 29 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Scots back junk food crackdown
The Scottish Government is planning measures to restrict the sale of unhealthy food in a bid to tackle obesity
NEWS 29 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Ban sharebags says anti-sugar charity
Shocking levels of sugar in supersize bags are causing an obesity crisis
NEWS 26 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Powerlifter ready for action after charity support
Micky Yule will represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Games, after taking part in a Help for Heroes programme
NEWS 26 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Trauma effects on children must be considered
Barnardo's Scotland is calling for those that work with youngsters to consider the effects that traumatic experiences can have on children
NEWS 25 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Cancer experts share £4 million research pot
The successful projects were selected after Worldwide Cancer Research held a Dragon's Den style initiative
NEWS 24 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Hope for new Parkinson’s treatment within five years
Funding could see debilitating side-effect cured
NEWS 24 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Asthma sufferers fail to receive basic treatment
A study by Asthma UK has revealed that almost 60% of Scots do not receive the level of care recommended by experts
NEWS 23 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Pressure mounts on Scottish social security agency to ban hated disability tests
New social security system must prevent disabled going through humiliating medical assessments
NEWS 23 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Professionals work together to improve care for looked after children
A Scottish charity is hosting a free online course which aims to help youngsters across the world
NEWS 23 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
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