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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Consultation opens to recoup asbestos costs
​Consultation into recovering costs from asbestos-related illnesses praised by campaigners
NEWS 9 January 2015 by Robert Armour
 
New coalition will battle care cuts
Coalition will fight care cuts
NEWS 9 January 2015 by Graham Martin
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TFN poll: should assisted suicide be made legal?
POLL 8 January 2015 by Graham Martin
44 comments
 
Ebola nurse could remain critical for some time
Ebola nurse "still critical"
NEWS 8 January 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Students with mental health problems in Scotland face discrimination
Charity and union partnership aims to tackle stigma to make it easier for students to stay in education
NEWS 8 January 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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Balancing the scales of Scotland’s health
Susan Smith explores the role of community health initiatives in improving the quality of life of Scotland's poorest
OPINION 7 January 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Campaigners produce video on assisted suicide
Video explains what assisted suicide involves, debunking myths
NEWS 7 January 2015 by Robert Armour
 
NHS can’t fix the health gap between rich and poor
Call for more investment in voluntary and community health initiatives to counter Scotland's health inequality
NEWS 7 January 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Making sailing accessible to all
A group of carers are bringing adventure to children with disabilities by creating the sailing charity Sail On
FEATURE 6 January 2015 Guest post
 
Call to make cancer drug available on NHS
Prostate Cancer UK is calling for abiraterone to be approved for use by NHS Scotland
NEWS 6 January 2015 by Robert 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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