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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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Alcohol consumption is ‘significant public health concern’
Over a quarter of Scots are drinking more than doctors recommend, with hospital admissions four times higher than in the 1980s
NEWS 20 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Fund to help organisations implement new Carers Act
A £500,000 fund has been launched to help third sector groups meet the costs associated with the new Carers Act
NEWS 20 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
It’s not old people who can’t afford heating
Those who struggle to heat their homes in winter are more likely to be under 65 and living in rented accommodation
NEWS 19 June 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Revealed: the terrible toll of PIP on MS patients
A “senseless and unfounded" rule in the disability benefits system is causing people with MS to lose support at an alarming scale
NEWS 19 June 2018 by Graham Martin
 
Charity hosts sexual abuse conference
Break the Silence invited several guest speakers to its first conference
NEWS 18 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Kibble develops foster care for traumatised kids
A Scottish charity and university have worked together to create a groundbreaking foster care service for seriously traumatised children
NEWS 18 June 2018 by Susan Smith
 
Support for children with brain conditions
Charity Cerebra is bringing a toolkit and workshops that have proved successful in England and Wales to Scotland
NEWS 15 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Funding can make Scotland a leader in suicide prevention
A £3 million fund to help deliver a new strategy to prevent suicides has been welcomed by a charity
NEWS 13 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Enhanced support for care experienced students
A bursary of £8,100 will be available to all youngsters who have experienced the care system
NEWS 12 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
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Half of Scots believe poverty leads to poor health
More than half of Scots have said they are prepared to pay more tax to improve Scotland's health
NEWS 12 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
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