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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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Charities merge to save Christmas for the elderly
Two charities have merged in a bid to ensure no older person spends Christmas alone
NEWS 21 November 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Crackdown on low cost booze to continue
The minimum unit price could be increased and advertising of alcohol could also be restricted
NEWS 21 November 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Sector wants Brexit health and social care probe
Organisations from across the UK have backed calls for an independent examination of how Brexit will affect health and social care
NEWS 21 November 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
I died in the back of an ambulance, but went on to embrace life
To mark Alcohol Awareness Week 2018, David Richardson discusses his life of alcoholism, adversity and recovery with TFN blogger Dan Mushens
FEATURE 21 November 2018 Guest post
 
Universal Credit creating serious public health threat
Links between the new system and public health is exposed in new report
NEWS 16 November 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Chef backs hospice memory campaign
St Columba's Hospice has launched a website which allows users to dedicate a place anywhere in the world to a lost loved one
NEWS 15 November 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Hope for families living with Huntington’s disease
​A suite of resources means relatives will have access to all information they need
NEWS 14 November 2018 by Rab Armour
 
Social enterprise steps in to offer addiction support
The Grassmarket Community Project has pledged to help those affected by the closure of Comas
NEWS 13 November 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Young disabled people voice their vision for an inclusive Scotland
Inclusion Scotland is launching the #OurInclusiveScotland campaign
NEWS 13 November 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Consultation on health plans
Views from the third sector are being sought as health bosses aim to look at how public health can be strengthened
NEWS 13 November 2018 by Gareth Jones
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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