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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Multi-million pound fund to help disabled people live independently
​Scottish Independent Living Fund will replace existing UK version
NEWS 15 April 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
Welfare reforms are affecting nation’s health
​New research shows people are becoming increasingly depressed because of the impact of welfare reforms
NEWS 14 April 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Self-directed support law comes in to place
​Landmark law promises more choice for people who require care
NEWS 3 April 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
What’s exciting about self-directed support?
Personal assistant Joanne Liversidge explains why she is excited about self-directed support.
OPINION 28 March 2014 Guest post
 
Self-directed support marks a new dawn for social care
From 1 April, Scottish people have the legal right to control their own social care budget, a move that impacts on clients and care staff alike
FEATURE 28 March 2014 by Susan Smith
 
It’s important to listen to people living with dementia
Ellen Hudson, associate director at the Royal College of Nursing Scotland, on the You Can Make A Difference campaign
OPINION 27 March 2014 Guest post
 
Healthcare staff can do more for dementia patients
​A charity alliance is calling on health and social care workers to pledge to make a difference when caring for those with dementia.
NEWS 26 March 2014 by Paul Cardwell
 
What’s behind the #nomakeupselfie?
The #nomakeupselfie rides the social media zeitgeist wave to perfection
OPINION 26 March 2014 by Susan Smith
 
Charities back passive smoking target
Charities have backed a new Scottish campaign that aims to reduce the number of children affected by passive smoking by 50,000
NEWS 25 March 2014 by Robert Armour
 
Epilepsy charity campaigns for life-saving technology
Muir Maxwell Trust is calling on the Scottish Government to ensure technology that can save the life of children with epilepsy is free on the NHS
NEWS 25 March 2014 by Paul Cardwell
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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