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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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I’m exhausted fighting for the right to claim disability benefits
Peter Shawglen of Disabled People Against Cuts is campaigning to end hated DWP medical assessments of disabled people
OPINION 30 January 2018 by Robert Armour
 
How do we enable a more connected Scotland?
Kiren Zubairi analyses the Scottish Government's loneliness strategy
OPINION 23 January 2018 by TFN
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Help for Heroes provided support for me and my husband
Kerry Watson, from Dunfermline, is backing a Help for Heroes campaign aimed at encouraging armed forces families to come forward for support
OPINION 15 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
Poll: should vaccination be made compulsory?
POLL 12 January 2018 by Graham Martin
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Having a baby at 24 weeks resulted in big bills alongside happiness and stress
Danielle McCormack received support from Bliss Scotland after giving birth to a baby that required neonatal care
OPINION 3 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
 
We need to manage expectations about Huntington’s Disease
​John Eden says a new drug offers hope but hopes must be tempered by reality
OPINION 18 December 2017 by Robert Armour
 
Real Lives: I am a positive role model for a care experienced youngster
Leanne Patrick says time and the willingness to share interests and activities are all you need to mentor a young person through a tough period in their life
OPINION 7 December 2017 Guest post
 
Blood donor rules still discriminate against gay men
Sophie Bridger welcomes a relaxation of blood donation rules but argues gay men deserve to be treated the same way as straight men
OPINION 5 December 2017 Guest post
 
Real lives: Calling the dementia helpline gave me lasting memories
John Jennings was devastated when his mum was diagnosed with a rare hereditary form of Alzhiemers, but a single call helped to change things
OPINION 5 December 2017 Guest post
 
There has never been a greater need for dementia care
John MacMillan on why the Eric Liddell Center wants to enhance the quality of life of more people with dementia with a new fundraising event
OPINION 27 November 2017 Guest post
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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