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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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Social care: the nanny state must retreat
Martin Sime says social care must be completely rethought
OPINION 15 December 2016 by TFN
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Bed shortages see vulnerable patients sent across the border for treatment
Charities raise concerns as NHS struggles to cope with rising number of patients with eating disorders
NEWS 14 December 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Autistic comedians make their debut at Scottish Parliament
The National Autistic Society Scotland marked its 20th anniversary in Scotland with a one off special gig
NEWS 14 December 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Going the extra mile to aid recovery
As an NHS physiotherapist Aiden Murphy finds his work challenging and at times fraught. Volunteering has help him rekindle faith in the profession
FEATURE 14 December 2016 by Rab Armour
 
Domestic abuse charity encounters 17,000 new cases each year
Tens of thousands of new domestic abuse cases are encountered by a charity every year, a survey has shown
NEWS 13 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Alcohol abuse charities announce merger plans
Alcohol Research UK (ARUK) and Alcohol Concern will consolidate by April 2017.
NEWS 12 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charitable trust set to help 7000 people in its first year
A charitable trust targeting poverty and social exclusion is set to help 7000 people in its first year.
NEWS 12 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Campaigners back move to scrap Scotland’s care tax
A Scottish Parliament motion to explore making social care free for people with long-term health conditions has been welcomed by campaign groups
NEWS 6 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
 
Charity offers online support to people with cancer this Christmas
Scots affected by cancer who are experiencing loneliness are being encouraged to log on to a charity’s online community for support
NEWS 6 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
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Child mental health targets missed by half of Scotland’s health boards
Half of Scotland’s health boards failed to meet waiting time targets for child mental health treatment, it has emerged
NEWS 6 December 2016 by Gavin Stuart
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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