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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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Suicidal Scots are crying out for help
Figures show suicidal people reach out to health services before they die
NEWS 14 November 2017 by Rab Armour
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Revealed: the mental health toll caused by diabetes
The majority of people living with diabetes in Scotland have experienced emotional or mental health problems as a result
NEWS 14 November 2017 by Graham Martin
 
How alcoholism is killing Scots communities
Cuts to services against the might of the drinks industry is leading to an increase in alcohol-related deaths in Scotland
FEATURE 13 November 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Poverty is not inevitable: and disability equality could hold the key to eradicating it
Tressa Burke, chief executive of Glasgow Disability Alliance, looks at how poverty can be reduced
OPINION 10 November 2017 Guest post
 
Care charity slammed for hounding former employee
Union criticises charity after sheriff officers sent to recoup debt
NEWS 10 November 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Poll: would you work in social care in Scotland?
POLL 9 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Charity creates new accessible website
ENABLE Scotland's website has speech and reading support tools in a bid to make the site easier to use
NEWS 9 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
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Staff shortages could force care homes to close
Scottish Care has said that there is a serious need to invest in nursing provision in Scotland
NEWS 9 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity holds inaugural awards ceremony
Contact the Elderly organises tea parties for almost 900 elderly people in Scotland
NEWS 8 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Volunteer recognised for Parkinson’s work
Jim Hilliard, 88, has been granted an honorary life membership by Parkinson’s UK
NEWS 8 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
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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