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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Stop rape clause in new benefits laws
A petition to stop women having to prove they were raped to government officials has just one day to reach its target
NEWS 28 January 2016 by Susan Smith
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Call for all young carers to be offered support
Young carers unite in plea at national conference
NEWS 26 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Scotland is fairer for some just not women, poor or disabled
An investigation into equality and human rights in Scotland has found some improvements but discrimination still exists in key areas
NEWS 21 January 2016 by Susan Smith
 
New parents need help with mental health
Depression and anxiety are common problems in new and expectant parents, says charity
NEWS 21 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Scot with CP wins design award with a spoon that doesn’t spill
Grant Douglas teamed up with a local designer to create a spoon that could revolutionise mealtimes for people with shaky hands
NEWS 21 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Half of Scots fear loved one will die of a heart attack
Just under half have already already lost someone or know someone affected by heart disease says BHF Scotland poll
NEWS 20 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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Tributes paid to former charity chief
Former Enable chief led the way for learning disabled in Scotland
NEWS 19 January 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Older people becoming problem drinkers
​Older people are the forgotten minority when it comes to problem drinking, a new report reveals
NEWS 19 January 2016 by Robert Armour
 
Walking is the key to happiness says charity
Walking charity Living Streets Scotland is urging everyone to go for a lunchtime walk to beat Blue Monday
NEWS 18 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
 
Tackle inequalities to cut smoking rates
​Charity reveals smoking rates are four times higher in the poorest communities than in the richest
NEWS 18 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
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