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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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The spotlight is on political health care promises
Elinor Jayne on why Sue Ryder Care will pressure politicians to deliver their manifesto promises on better care for Scots with neurological condition
OPINION 27 April 2016 Guest post
 
Getting loud for MS Awareness Week
Niall Sommerville on MS Awareness Week
OPINION 25 April 2016 Guest post
 
Close the gap for learning disabled students
Jan Savage says the education needs of learning disabled pupils are not being met and are often forgotten
OPINION 21 April 2016 Guest post
 
MND care is a postcode lottery
Calum Ferguson explains why NHS Scotland should adopt NICE guidelines on MND care and ensure the condition is treated as a priority
OPINION 21 April 2016 Guest post
 
Are your colleagues too stressed at work?
Catherine Eadie explains why third sector organisations have as big a responsibility to look after staff wellbeing as any other employer
OPINION 19 April 2016 Guest post
 
Playing Politics with the Named Person
Calum Munro says the families that need the named person want it.
OPINION 14 April 2016 Guest post
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We need a society where everyone has the right to live well
Ian Welsh explains what third sector health bodies expect from Scotland's politicians now and during the next Scottish Parliament session
OPINION 14 April 2016 Guest post
 
The hidden side effect of cancer
Janice Preston says cancer patients face a dual challenge of fighting for their health and paying their bills
OPINION 12 April 2016 Guest post
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Living with autism: Too Much Information
Jenny Paterson introduces the Too Much Information campaign which aims to build awareness of what it's actually like to live with autism
OPINION 1 April 2016 Guest post
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Diabetes: Scotland’s bellwether illness
Ryan McFadden explains why everyone is Scoltand should be concerned about the rise of diabetes
OPINION 31 March 2016 Guest post
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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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