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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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Loneliness minister post created as part of Jo Cox legacy
A UK strategy to tackle loneliness and isolation has been unveiled
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Minimum pricing could see increase in drug use
A doctor has warned that more must be done to stop heavy drinkers turning to prescription drugs
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
People left vulnerable as vital service axed
Service provides essential contact for elderly and isolated
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Protesters target Edinburgh “slum” hostel
Outrage at sub-standard accommodation homeless families are being forced to endure
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Robert Armour
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School staff need specialist mental health training
A charity has revealed that two thirds of teachers do not feel they have had adequate training
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Top snapper honoured to become WWF ambassador
He joins an illustrious list
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Sturgeon challenges McVey to halt universal credit
On a visit to a Stirling charity, Scotland's First Minister said the UK's new benefit system is failing those it is designed to support
NEWS 17 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Airport wins autism-friendly gong
​Extra training and measures to help people with autism cope has been recognised
NEWS 16 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Charities hit out after death of homeless soldier in Edinburgh
Squaddie died on the streets after refusing offers of support
NEWS 16 January 2018 by Robert Armour
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Charity closes pension scheme
Organisation has one of the biggest deficits among the sector
NEWS 16 January 2018 by Robert Armour
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