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New powers for Scotland: charities asked for input

NEWS 24 June 2015 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Charities will play a crucial role in developing Scotland’s new powers, social justice secretary Alex Neil has pledged

https://tfn.scot/news/civil-society-crucial-to-application-of-new-powers

People in poverty would fill Hampden 18 times

NEWS 26 June 2015 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

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The number of people living in poverty in Scotland would fill Hampden Park multiple times, say campaigners

https://tfn.scot/news/people-in-poverty-would-fill-hampden-18-times

Advice charity warns of growing digital divide

NEWS 27 May 2016 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Many people still have no online access despite increasing reliance on e-technology

https://tfn.scot/news/advice-charity-warns-of-growing-digital-divide

Facebook under fire from charity over abuse video

NEWS 5 June 2015 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

Charity wants government action to bring internet companies into line after Facebook refuses to remove disturbing video

https://tfn.scot/news/facebook-under-fire-from-charity-over-abuse-video

Groups say bill must offer genuine empowerment

NEWS 9 June 2015 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Charities warn amendments to bill must stay in place to offer genuine democratic change for communities

https://tfn.scot/news/groups-say-bill-must-offer-genuine-empowerment

Food poverty alliance declares war on hunger

NEWS 19 October 2015 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

The country’s first foodbank taskforce has convened, with the aim of eradicating hunger in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/food-poverty-alliance-declares-war-on-hunger

Disabled mount UN challenge against UK government

NEWS 26 March 2015 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Last gasp challenge mounted in attempt to save Independent Living Fund from closure

https://tfn.scot/news/disabled-mount-un-challenge-against-uk-government

Children’s charities get guidance on new laws

NEWS 23 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

Public and third sector partners have created guides to help voluntary organisations with the implementation of Children and Young People Act

https://tfn.scot/news/new-guides-created-for-use-of-childrens-charities

New powers must be used to blitz child poverty

NEWS 21 October 2016 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Activists have called on the Scottish Government to use new social security powers to eradicate child poverty

https://tfn.scot/news/new-powers-must-be-used-to-blitz-child-poverty

Medical supply must be protected if there’s a no deal Brexit

NEWS 4 March 2019 by Graham Martin

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Health charities have demanded the Scottish Government provide details of plans to ensure medicine supply if there’s a no deal Brexit

https://tfn.scot/news/medical-supply-must-be-protected-if-theres-a-no-deal-brexit

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New powers for Scotland: charities asked for input

People in poverty would fill Hampden 18 times

Advice charity warns of growing digital divide

Facebook under fire from charity over abuse video

Groups say bill must offer genuine empowerment

Food poverty alliance declares war on hunger

Disabled mount UN challenge against UK government

Children’s charities get guidance on new laws

New powers must be used to blitz child poverty

Medical supply must be protected if there’s a no deal Brexit

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