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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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Scotland’s shocking sugar habit revealed
Cancer Research UK has revealed the extent of Scotland's sugar problem and demands strong action from the Scottish Government​
NEWS 10 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Angus Council improves street conditions for blind residents
​Angus Council has introduced a street charter to improve street safety for residents with sight loss
NEWS 9 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
New Crohn’s and Colitis UK raises awareness for hidden disabilities
​Crohn's and Colitis UK launches a new campaign to improve travel for people living with IBD
NEWS 8 August 2017 by Georgina Harris
 
Pupils offered support as exam results are revealed
NSPCC Scotland is asking those worried about their results to pick up the phone
NEWS 8 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Some mental health patients awaiting discharge for years
At least 19 people have waited more than a year to be released from hospital after being declared fit to leave
NEWS 4 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Calls for NHS to stop funding homeopathy
Calls have been made for the NHS to stop spending cash on homeopathy
NEWS 4 August 2017 by Graham Martin
 
Exclusive: shooting industry accused of using charity to pass poisoned food to the poor
The shooting industry has been accused of using charities to push contaminated food on the poor
NEWS 4 August 2017 by Graham Martin
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No proof baby boxes reduce cot deaths
The Lullaby Trust has questioned the safety of the boxes as places for babies to sleep
NEWS 3 August 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Campaigners call for action after spike in drink deaths
Campaigners have renewed calls for minimum alcohol pricing after new figures showed a 10% spike in alcohol-related deaths in Scotland
NEWS 3 August 2017 by Rab Armour
 
Charity loses hundreds of thousands to phone scammers
​Hospice just one of several business that lost millions to fraudsters
NEWS 3 August 2017 by Rab Armour
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