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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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Mixed feelings about social care sleep-over ruling
Edel Harris is relieved not to be facing a crippling back-pay bill but says social care workers must be valued more highly
OPINION 17 July 2018 Guest post
 
New approach to tackling drugs is urgently needed
Justina Murray says we need a new strengths-based approach to drug-related deaths
OPINION 5 July 2018 Guest post
 
TFN Poll: Should all schools stay open over the summer?
POLL 5 July 2018 by Susan Smith
 
We can turn the tide of Scotland’s drug death shame
David Liddell, Scottish Drugs Forum CEO, says Scotland's record number of drug-related deaths can be addressed through better support and resources
OPINION 3 July 2018 by Robert Armour
 
Keeping our eyes open for child suffering
Anne Houston urges us to be alert for at risk children in our communities during the school holidays
OPINION 2 July 2018 Guest post
 
Scotland’s role in the global fight for child palliative care
Dr Pat Carragher shares his reflections on the third International Children’s Palliative Care Network Conference (ICPCN) in Durban, South Africa
OPINION 28 June 2018 Guest post
 
Welcome decline in suicides masks concerning male increases
James Jopling, Samaritans executive director for Scotland, says while suicide rates have fallen it still remains one of the country's biggest killers
OPINION 28 June 2018 by Robert Armour
 
PIP: A step too far
Keith Robson calls for major changes to PIP - starting with an end to the 20 meter rule.
OPINION 21 June 2018 Guest post
 
Is Nature Deficit Disorder even a thing?
Dan Mushens examines whether people spending more time indoors could be negatively affecting their health
OPINION 18 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
I’ve never looked back since my life-changing injury
Jim Taylor volunteers to support rugby players who have life-changing injuries
OPINION 18 June 2018 by Robert Armour
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.

Read it here
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