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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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Wheelchair users spend too much time in their chairs
Wheelchair users are at risk of reduced bone density, pressure sores and joint problems because they are not able to change position often enough
NEWS 12 September 2016 by Susan Smith
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Charities centre stage as named person plan is revived
The Scottish Government will begin “intense engagement” with charities and others as it attempts to get its named person legislation back on track
NEWS 9 September 2016 by Graham Martin
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Obese Scots at risk of cancer, charity warns
Most Scots don't realise that being overweight can increase their chances of getting a range of different cancers, new research finds
NEWS 9 September 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Sick of your partner’s terrible dress sense? You’re not alone.
The British Heart Foundation has uncovered a major cause of relationship strife - we hate our partner's clothes
NEWS 9 September 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Huge rise in children contemplating suicide
A charity helpline has recorded a worrying spike in children thinking about suicide
NEWS 8 September 2016 by Graham Martin
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Children’s mental health crisis as crucial targets are missed
An urgent call has been made for action to be taken to improve mental health services for children and young people
NEWS 6 September 2016 by Graham Martin
 
Disabled accused of being drunk or faking it
People with Multiple Sclerosis say they have experienced unacceptable levels of discrimination and stigma as a result of their illness
NEWS 6 September 2016 by Susan Smith
 
New government programme: third sector reacts
Scotland’s third sector has been responding to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s programme for government
NEWS 6 September 2016 by Graham Martin
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Nine-year-old Michael receives lifeline letter from First Minister
Nine-year-old Michael Young is to get access to medication that could extend his life thanks to support from Scotland's First Minister
NEWS 6 September 2016 by Susan Smith
 
Scots veterans spark medal hopes for Rio Games
Two Scottish veterans are set to compete in the Rio Paralympic Games thanks to support from Help for Heroes
NEWS 6 September 2016 by Susan Smith
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