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Majority of Scots fear rise in energy bills, survey shows
The findings come after it was announced that April’s energy price cap rise is set to add £693 to average household costs.
NEWS 9 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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Tributes paid as respected disability rights campaigner dies
The charity’s CEO, Tressa Burke, said the campaigner was a warrior for disabled people. 
NEWS 8 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
New employment service for women in Scotland launches
Support to get women back into work
NEWS 8 February 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Health charges could deter future volunteers, charities warn
“Extending the immigration health surcharge exemption to international volunteers would be an important step in the right direction”.
NEWS 7 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
CHAS marks 30 years of vital support
The charity has went from strength to strength
NEWS 7 February 2022 by Robert Armour
 
Council elections: a new post-Covid deal demanded for the blind and partially sighted
Manifesto highlights the attainment gap between schoolchildren with sight loss and their peers
NEWS 4 February 2022 by Graham Martin
 
Scots urged to open up about mental health on TimeToTalk day
The poll was conducted as part of Time to Talk Day, a national day of conversations about mental health for See Me. 
NEWS 3 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Age Scotland unveil Stuart Purdy as new chair
Stuart Purdy takes over from Prof Marion McMurdo who has been interim chair since George Foulkes’ term ended. 
NEWS 2 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Eric Liddell Centre appoints business leader as new chief
The Eric Liddell Centre revealed that Claire Ritchie has been promoted having joined their team in June last year. 
NEWS 2 February 2022 by Niall Christie
 
Hundreds with cancer set to benefit from warm home scheme
The programme sees Energy Action Scotland work with MacMillan Cancer to identify people eligible for support.
NEWS 1 February 2022 by Niall Christie
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