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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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Incurable brain disorder cases on the rise
Charity calls for national framework to support growing number of those diagnosed with Huntington's disease
NEWS 19 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Veterans’ River City wish comes true
Joe and Harry wished for a day trip to the set of BBC's River City and were rewarded thanks to funds raised during Erskine Wishers Week
NEWS 19 May 2015 by Susan Smith
 
From invincibility to despair
Stuart Rose was diagnosed with MS at 15, was a Scottish Charity Awards Charity Champion finalist at 24, and at 25 is now battling depression
OPINION 19 May 2015 Guest post
 
Marketplace event to boost self-directed support
Fife Voluntary Action conference in bid to galvanise local providers
NEWS 13 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Multi-million pound charity and private sector project to help deaf and blind people get online
Online Today will help people with sight or hearing loss use the internet for everyday tasks such as shopping, banking and staying in touch with family
NEWS 11 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Young cancer survivor Danny inspires pink ladies
Brave Danny Flannigan proves inspirational to those taking part in Sunday's Race for Life
NEWS 11 May 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Campaigners want inquiry after police custody death
Fairness, Race Awareness and Equality Fife want independent inquiry into death of local man in police custody
NEWS 6 May 2015 by Rab Armour
 
Cast your vote this week and combat loneliness
​Edinburgh group needs your vote to help tackle loneliness and isolation
NEWS 6 May 2015 by Rab Armour
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New campaign asks: is it coeliac disease?
Myles Fitt explains why a new campaign aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of coeliac disease, which is undiagnosed in as many as 40,000 Scots
OPINION 6 May 2015 Guest post
 
Drop the jargon to make health care work
Theresa Fyffe believes we all need to speak the same language to ensure the best health and social care services for Scots
OPINION 4 May 2015 Guest post
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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