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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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Campaign to get more disabled Scots into politics
Inclusion Scotland has said that action is needed to ensure that disabled people stand for election
NEWS 16 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
It’s time to think about death
Good Death Week aims to get people thinking about how they would like to go through a series of events
NEWS 16 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Museum wins autism friendly gong
Fifth award of its kind in the north east
NEWS 13 April 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Young disabled Scots to shadow the First Minister to promote equality at work
Senior leaders across Scotland, including the First Minister, are taking part in a day of action to promote the role of disabled people at work
NEWS 12 April 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Half of cancer patients receive no mental health support
The Mental Health Foundation has called for improved support services for those overcoming the emotional turmoil of fighting cancer
NEWS 12 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Public support can halt bank closures says charity
​Fears bank closures will cut off the elderly
NEWS 11 April 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Junk food ads face social media ban
The UK government is considering the move, with the Scottish Government also considering restrictions to help boost health
NEWS 10 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Walk the walk for mental health
The Walk of Hope aims to raise awareness of suicide prevention and mental health awareness
NEWS 10 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Call for pets to be allowed to live in care homes
Labour has said that the elderly and homeless should be able to take their animals into supported or temporary accommodation
NEWS 9 April 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Glasgow has a new monthly date for disabled clubbers
Charities Date-n-Mates and Include Me 2 Club have found a regular spot for Club LATE, three years after its old home at the Arches closed
NEWS 6 April 2018 by Susan Smith
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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