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Real Hero: Rod overcame his own demons to be his MSP’s hero
Rod Anderson set up a recovery café for former addicts in the Borders but first he had to go on a painful journey of recovery himself
OPINION 5 July 2016 Guest post
 
Carers are terrified by prospect of EU withdrawal
Lynn Williams believes carers risk further cuts to benefits and services as a result of the decision to leave the EU
OPINION 30 June 2016 Guest post
 
What does Brexit mean for disabled people?
Tressa Burke considers the implications of Brexit on the disabled community and their fight for the right to independent living
OPINION 28 June 2016 Guest post
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Social Care is a crucial investment in the people of Scotland
​Tressa Burke reiterates is having a blether about disabled people's right to Self Directed Support as part of a national campaign #SDSblether
OPINION 17 June 2016 by Robert Armour
 
I am my son’s named person - and I can do it better than anyone
John Wallace on why named person proposals keep him awake at night
OPINION 13 June 2016 Guest post
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Named Person scheme: conform or else?
Lesley Scott believes compulsion to conform is at the heart of the controversial state guardian scheme
OPINION 13 June 2016 by TFN
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Opposition promoted voluntary sector more than health secretary
Claire Stevens, Voluntary Health Scotland, analyses Tuesday's parliamentary debate on health and gives her thoughts on our new MSPs’ performance
OPINION 10 June 2016 Guest post
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Until there is a cure, there will be no finish line for MND fundraising runner
Jo Watts has raised over £10,000 for MND charities following her father's diagnosis in June 2014. Most recently she ran in the Edinburgh marathon
OPINION 7 June 2016 Guest post
 
Collaboration is key to effective campaigning
​David Robertson of ASH Scotland says collaboration between agencies led by the third sector, is paving the way for a smoke free generation
OPINION 1 June 2016 by TFN
 
Does the health sector need to find its balls?
Catherine Ronald, recalls the key talking points from a lively discussion on the future of Scotland’s health
OPINION 30 May 2016 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.

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