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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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New rules for smear testing in Scotland
Voluntary health bodies are being encouraged to familiarise themselves with new rules on which women need to be screened for cervical cancer
NEWS 6 June 2016 by Susan Smith
 
TFN Live at Alzheimer Scotland conference 2016
TFN Live is at the Alzheimer Scotland conference on Friday 3 June, find links to all of our coverage here
NEWS 3 June 2016 by Alex Turnbull
 
Over 45,000 Scots have heart failure warns charity
Awareness campaign launched to help combat effects of one of the country's biggest killers
NEWS 2 June 2016 by Rab Armour
 
Volunteers to visit workplaces to tackle stress
​Unique approach to help address mental health problems in workplaces
NEWS 2 June 2016 by Rab Armour
 
Collaboration is key to effective campaigning
​David Robertson of ASH Scotland says collaboration between agencies led by the third sector, is paving the way for a smoke free generation
OPINION 1 June 2016 by TFN
 
New project will work to end stigma in workplaces
​Trade unions will be made aware of workers with dementia in a bid to end workplace stigma
NEWS 1 June 2016 by Rab Armour
 
Charity tells under-pressure workers to leave their desks
​Charities urge workers to make time to get away from desk - or risk long term health problems
NEWS 31 May 2016 by Rab Armour
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Hundreds will walk to end mental health stigma
​Walkers assemble to end mental health stigma
NEWS 31 May 2016 by Rab Armour
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Does the health sector need to find its balls?
Catherine Ronald, recalls the key talking points from a lively discussion on the future of Scotland’s health
OPINION 30 May 2016 Guest post
 
Cancer charity desperate for funding
​Cancer charity appeals for more fundraisers due to lack of government backing
NEWS 30 May 2016 by Rab 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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