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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Scots feel they have no-one to talk with
Two thirds of people questioned as part of a Time to Talk Day survey feel they cannot confide in others
NEWS 1 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Praise as Scotland pushes for tough new abuse laws
​Bill would create world-leading domestic abuse legislation in Scotland
NEWS 1 February 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Charity in breast cancer drug plea
Perjeta, which can drastically extend the lives of patients, is available on the NHS in England but not Scotland
NEWS 1 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Glasgow summit to tackle loneliness epidemic
Isolation is becoming an increasing problem particularly among older people
NEWS 1 February 2018 by Robert Armour
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Edinburgh University honours MND campaigner
A lecture theatre at the university's business school will be named after Gordon Aikman
NEWS 31 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Adults who buy kids cigarettes cause future misery
Campaign highlights it is socially unacceptable for adults to buy children cigarettes
NEWS 30 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Scots back junk food crackdown
The Scottish Government is planning measures to restrict the sale of unhealthy food in a bid to tackle obesity
NEWS 29 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Brexit impact haunts the third sector
Brexit fears have been expressed over Parkinson's treatments and funding for international projects
NEWS 29 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Campaigners call for more ME funding
Funding could unravel the mystery behind the debilitating illness
NEWS 29 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Powerlifter ready for action after charity support
Micky Yule will represent Scotland at the Commonwealth Games, after taking part in a Help for Heroes programme
NEWS 26 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
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