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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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Further support needed to help Long Covid sufferers
Scotland must do more to help those suffering long term health problems after contracting Covid-19, a health charity has said
NEWS 16 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
More choice in social care says new research
Integration is key
NEWS 15 October 2020 by Robert Armour
 
New report calls for urgent action to tackle loneliness
A national campaign has said more must be done to help those facing isolation this winter
NEWS 15 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Clowning Around in schools
Hearts and Minds – the charity behind the Clowndoctors – is offering support to special education needs schools
NEWS 14 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Cashback funding steers young away from crime
Supports 10-15 year olds who are at risk of offending
NEWS 13 October 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Charity says visits to care home residents will be a 'huge boost
Age Scotland has welcomed Covid-19 visiting restrictions in care homes being eased
NEWS 13 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Libraries offer loneliness lifeline
NEWS 13 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Honours for voluntary sector heroes
The Queen’s Birthday Honours List was revealed at the weekend, and there was a focus on those who’ve supported the community
FEATURE 12 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
World Mental Health Day ever more poignant after Covid-19 crisis
A social enterprise has issued a rallying call for people to take one day at a time and to reach out for help in times of fragile mental health
NEWS 9 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity that tackles isolation re-opens its doors
Give a Dog a Bone allows older people to meet each other and interact with dogs
NEWS 9 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
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