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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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New information reveals huge number of complaints against fit-for-work assessors
Complaints were made against nurses carrying out assessments on behalf of the DWP
NEWS 31 January 2017 by Robert Armour
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Mental health stigma still stalks older people
Older Scots are not receiving the mental health care they need according to survey
NEWS 27 January 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Charity hits out as whisky association boasts of economic impact
Economic benefits must be balanced against the significant costs of alcohol-related harm says charity boss
NEWS 25 January 2017 by Paul Cardwell
 
Could Scotland be a global pioneer in public services?
Jenny Brotchie argues that Scotland is in a strong position to lead the way in robust evidence-based participative public services
OPINION 24 January 2017 Guest post
 
Charity run is inspiring me to get fit after the death of my mum, dad and grandmother
Mandy Allan of East Lothian has set her sights on running the River Ness 5K to raise money for charity after the loss of her mum, dad and grandmother to cancer
OPINION 24 January 2017 Guest post
 
Should stroke be re-branded as brain attack?
Campaigners believe a re-branding of the word stroke will achieve heightened awareness for the condition - but not everyone agrees
NEWS 24 January 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Older people hiding depression for fear of being a burden
Older people struggling with mental illness because they don't want to offload problems on to others
NEWS 24 January 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Wristband unites all for World Cancer Day
​Wearing a wristband will show solidarity to fight cancer globally
NEWS 23 January 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Older Scots so lonely they go to shops just for company
Survey shows sad reality facing older people in Scotland
NEWS 20 January 2017 by Robert Armour
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Lack of community is wrecking Scots economy
Social isolation and disconnected communities is putting a £731 million strain on the Scottish economy
NEWS 18 January 2017 by Robert Armour
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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