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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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Using a creative approach to mental health
Instead of trying to change people, present opportunities which give them options in life, says StArt Again's founder Mhairi Sloan
OPINION 18 August 2015 Guest post
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Stonewall slams gay cure prejudice among health workers
The persistence of prejudice in Scotland’s health sector has been revealed by a study showing belief in a a gay cure
NEWS 18 August 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Kinship carers living in fear of new benefits system
Scotland’s kinship carers are set to lose out with the introduction of Universal Credit, a new report claims
NEWS 18 August 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Chris walks to end mental health stigma
​Former social worker walks the British isles to raise awareness of mental health stigma
NEWS 17 August 2015 by Rab Armour
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TV and charity fundraiser asks public to stand up to cancer
Cancer Research UK and Channel 4 have joined forces once again for tele fundraiser
NEWS 17 August 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Save RNIB Scotland campaign launched
Blind and partially sighted members of the charity are launching a Save RNIB Scotland campaign after its UK chief ignores their concerns
NEWS 14 August 2015 by Susan Smith
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No need for first day nerves in my new role at Samaritans
Recently appointed Scottish Samaritans chief James Jopling on the challenges of his new role
OPINION 11 August 2015 Guest post
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Goodmovers | Who is moving where in the voluntary sector | 11 August 2015
Find out who has been appointed to fill some of the biggest roles in the third sector. Email details of your new starts to [email protected]
FEATURE 11 August 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Charity fury as cancer drug is rejected
The Scottish Medicines Consortium’s (SMC) has rejected the further use of use of enzalutamide
NEWS 10 August 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Project tackles prisoners’ mental health problems
Three quarters of prisoners experience mental health issues but staff aren't trained to support them
NEWS 10 August 2015 by Rab Armour
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