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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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Starbucks pressed over straws plan
A Scottish campaign group is leading a bid to get the coffee giant to develop a new straw that will satisfy the disabled
NEWS 23 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Fringe partnership hits funding milestone
Waverley Care and the Pleasance have been working together for more than 25 years
NEWS 22 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Scots failing to save for care homes
A study of 2,000 Scots aged 55 and over has found most people have no plans to save for future care costs
NEWS 20 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Changing the social care narrative
Annie Gunner Logan flies the flag for the social care sector
FEATURE 17 August 2018 Guest post
 
Baby boxes benefit families across Scotland
More than 50,000 of the packs were distributed to new parents in the first year of the scheme
NEWS 15 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Blind man highlights hidden hazards of Scottish streets
Charity RNIB has been campaigning against shared space developments in Scotland
NEWS 15 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Music fans enjoy accessible gig
A charity hosted a showcase of musical talent to prove that more accessible concerts should be hosted in Scotland
NEWS 14 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Charity in musical instrument appeal
St Vincent's Hospice is planning on creating a music therapy project for the people it supports
NEWS 13 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Charity welcomes swift care home action
The Care Inspectorate is moving residents out of an Aberdeenshire home which was found to be operating under poor conditions
NEWS 13 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Lego therapy helps autistic youngsters
The Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity has funded a series of Lego Clubs at schools in the capital
NEWS 13 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
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