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Retirement: the charities supporting life after work

Few prepare for retirement but help is at hand to those who need it

FEATURE 10 July 2014 by Robert Armour

£100m Integrated Care Fund to promote third sector

The Scottish Government's new £100m fund to speed up health and care integration stresses the role of the third sector

NEWS 9 July 2014 by Susan Smith

Third sector’s role in £100m integrated care fund is vital

Claire Stevens, chief executive of Voluntary Health Scotland, believes stressing the role of the third sector will improve Scotland's health and wellbeing

OPINION 9 July 2014 Guest post

Vulnerable children are lacking support

A desperate shortage of trained health professionals has created a “ticking timebomb” for children with additional support needs in Scotland

NEWS 8 July 2014 by Robert Armour

Colostomy bag bikini pics spur on others

Woman's bikini pics create internet sensation

NEWS 8 July 2014 by Robert Armour

Scottish charities back inquiries into historic child abuse

Scottish child protection charities say inquiries provide an opportunity to shed light on the darkest corners of the UK establishment

NEWS 8 July 2014 by Graham Martin

Charity warns of diabetes health emergency

Diabetes UK says the consequences of rise in cases could be disastrous to the NHS, as it's revealed that 738 are diagnosed every day

NEWS 7 July 2014 by Graham Martin

My desk: Sara Preston, Beat

TFN caught up with Sara Preston, the young people’s participation officer Scotland for eating disorder charity Beat, to find out more about her and her role

FEATURE 3 July 2014 by Paul Cardwell

A new way to help loved ones with addiction

Christine Duncan believes a new training method can give family members a way to help loved ones battling substance misuse

OPINION 3 July 2014 Guest post

North-east care charities face staff crisis

North-east care charities are facing a crisis when it comes to staff recruitment and retention

NEWS 1 July 2014 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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