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Increase in calls to Samaritans for help
Volunteers in Scotland handled almost a quarter of a million calls for help
NEWS 1 June 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Rights of people with mental health conditions must be protected
Glasgow conference brings together Scotland’s mental health community to address key concerns
NEWS 1 June 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Scots charity hopes to crack Crohn’s cure
Charity supporters are playing a key role in the battle to find the cause of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
NEWS 1 June 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Assisted suicide campaigners optimistic - despite defeat
Assisted suicide legislation will be enacted in Scotland when politicians catch up with the views of their constituents, say campaigners
NEWS 28 May 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Chemsex crisis: why Scotland must take action
Country must urgently address problems arising from the growth of risky drug sex practice among gay men
NEWS 26 May 2015 by Graham Martin
 
NHS missing mental health targets
Charities are calling for speedy improvements to the treatement of vulnerable children and young people struggling with mental health problems
NEWS 26 May 2015 by Susan Smith
 
It’s make or break week for assisted suicide bill
A crucial vote will take place this week which will determine the future of assisted suicide legislation in Scotland
NEWS 25 May 2015 by Graham Martin
 
Mental health charity to investigate affect of stigma across country
​See Me is looking to recruit community champions to identify where discrimination exists
NEWS 25 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
 
Scottish carers reach breaking point
Scotland's army of unpaid carers are reaching crisis point as their own health problems soar and they struggle to get by on low incomes
NEWS 22 May 2015 by Susan Smith
 
Mo Bros and Mo Sistas cash goes to university cancer researchers
Experts from Heriot-Watt and Glasgow University’s to share £350,000 from Prostate Cancer UK and Movember Foundation
NEWS 22 May 2015 by Paul Cardwell
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

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