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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Charity calls for uptake of overdose kits
A new report has found less than half of Scotland’s heroin users have access to Naloxone
NEWS 11 August 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Coalition bids to end rough sleeping
Route map visualises a better future that sees an end to destitution
NEWS 11 August 2020 by Robert Armour
 
Covid crisis sees a spike in families claiming Universal Credit
Over 30,000 more families with children in Scotland have had to claim Universal Credit (UC) since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic
NEWS 11 August 2020 by Graham Martin
 
Historic activity centre will not reopen
Girl Guides have been visiting Netherurd since the 1940s, but Covid-19 has meant the centre is no longer financially viable
NEWS 11 August 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Leisure aleos face financial ruin
Body warns many won't survive prolonged lockdown as pools and gyms remain closed
NEWS 11 August 2020 by Robert Armour
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Men struggling with mental health during lockdown
A survey for Samaritans revealed 42% have experienced symptoms including isolation and anxiety
NEWS 11 August 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Coronavirus roundup Tuesday 11 August
Day 141 of lockdown restrictions #NeverMoreNeeded
FEATURE 11 August 2020 by Rab Armour
 
Cancer Research UK calls on cyclists for latest fundraiser
The charity is urging people to get involved in its Cycle 300 challenge during September
NEWS 10 August 2020 by Gavin Stuart
 
Care organisations funding boost
New funding has been announced for organisations that support people with choices over their social care
NEWS 10 August 2020 by Gareth Jones
 
Child sexual offences rise by a third over five years
NSPCC Scotland is calling for a new strategy to protect children from abuse
NEWS 10 August 2020 by Gavin Stuart
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