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Their vision of the future and ours: they are not the same

TFN editor Graham Martin says we must not allow Johnson and the UK Tory government to appropriate Build Back Better

OPINION 22nd October 2020 by Graham Martin

Feeling the strain – Scotland's mental health

Jo Anderson argues more than six months of Coronavirus has exposed the holes in Scotland's faltering mental health system just when it is Never More Needed

OPINION 16th October 2020 Guest post

Disabled people and employability - much more needs to be done

Disability employment: the fight for equality continues says Michael McEwan

OPINION 24th September 2020 Guest post

Diversity and inclusion in social enterprise

Duncan Thorp considers whether social enterprises need to do more to ensure they are embracing diversity and inclusion

OPINION 4th September 2020 Guest post

People with disabilities need clear advice

Freelance journalist and disability campaigner Michael McEwan says it is vital that disabled people are getting the information they need during coronavirus

OPINION 6th July 2020 Guest post

Solidarity with the TIE Campaign

Jackie Brock has spoken in support of the charity, which is facing horrific online abuse, and says it is vital that inclusive education continues in schools

OPINION 6th July 2020 Guest post

Parents will come out of the crisis poorer

Douglas Guest looks at what needs to happen now to create a better society post-Covid

OPINION 3rd July 2020 Guest post

The new way to rebuild back better

Iain MacRitchie says the Covid crisis presents a one-off opportunity to build a better Scotland

OPINION 2nd July 2020 Guest post

Head, hands, voice and ears

Janis McDonald gives tips on communicating effectively with those who are deaf or hearing impaired

OPINION 10th June 2020 by Gareth Jones

Leading with our values

Jo Derrick on putting principles into practice

OPINION 9th June 2020 Guest post

We must bear migrants in mind

Migrants must not be forgotten as lockdown eases

OPINION 9th June 2020 Guest post

Poverty grinds the soul: we must alleviate the burden

Ewan Aitken says that poverty is a poison which degrades every aspect of a person and a community

OPINION 5th March 2020 Guest post

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