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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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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
 
Sport and literature team up for fundraiser
The Eric Liddell Centre has pulled in Scottish Rugby's Chris Paterson and author Alexander McCall Smith for its inaugural fundraiser
NEWS 27 November 2017 by Susan Smith
 
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
 
Care nurses extension call
More than 200 people have been supported by three new hospice nurses since they began working
NEWS 22 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Care provider celebrates success
The annual Cornerstone Awards have recognised the achievements of the organisation's staff and the people it supports
NEWS 22 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
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