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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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Group vows to continue Named Person fight
Campaigners have said they will launch a second legal fight if the bill is voted in
NEWS 27 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Get into the Christmas spirit and give to charity
'Tis the season of goodwill, so here are some quick and easy ways to capture the true spirit of Christmas and help improve life for others this winter
LIST 27 November 2017 by Susan Smith
 
Work of carers is not being recognised
New research released to mark Carers Rights Day has shown that nearly half of the population do not know a carer
NEWS 24 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Disabled children fear for their future
Childline has revealed that thousands of disabled youngsters are getting in touch, with many worried about how their disabilities will affect them
NEWS 23 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Families fight back over Bield care home closures
The Scottish Government should intervene to stop 167 vulnerable elderly people being moved from closure threatened care homes, say relatives
NEWS 23 November 2017 by Susan Smith
 
New campaign opens up about mental health
​Campaign says the more we talk, the less stigma around mental health
NEWS 23 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
New project aims to mPower elderly patients
The new cross-border initiative will allow older people to access technology to aid their treatment
NEWS 23 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Report reveals disabled are struggling to find work
​Call for Scottish Government to create employment opportunities for disabled people
NEWS 22 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Rate my care: charity launches app for service users
New tech means young people can rate and influence the services they receive
NEWS 22 November 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Police open letter to abuse victim goes viral
​Huge response and praise for police force's innovative way of highlighting domestic abuse
NEWS 22 November 2017 by Robert Armour
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