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Ban multibuy offers on junk food, Government told

NEWS 24 June 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Health & Social Care

Coalition of medical experts call for urgent legislation to tackle obesity epidemic.

https://tfn.scot/news/ban-multibuy-offers-on-junk-food-government-told

Funding for young carers festival and respite breaks

NEWS 24 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

The Scottish Government has announced almost £4 million worth of funding to support carers

https://tfn.scot/news/funding-for-young-carers-festival-and-respite-breaks

Negative attitudes to the poor persist in Scotland

NEWS 25 March 2015 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Significant numbers still believe poverty is result of laziness

https://tfn.scot/news/negative-attitudes-to-poor-still-persist-says-new-research

End of life care a major worry in Scotland

NEWS 5 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

Almost half of Scots over 50 don’t think they will get the care they need towards the end of their life

https://tfn.scot/news/end-of-life-care-a-major-worry-in-scotland

Moratorium on underground coal gasification announced

NEWS 8 October 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Environment & International

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Environmentalists welcome news, as Scottish Government says more research is needed to assess the potential impacts

https://tfn.scot/news/moratorium-on-underground-coal-gasification-announced

Outrage as 10,000 disabled Scots trapped in unsuitable council houses

NEWS 22 January 2018 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Disabled people are languishing for years in unsuitable housing

https://tfn.scot/news/outrage-as-10000-disabled-scots-trapped-in-unsuitable-council-houses

Child benefit increase could raise 30,000 out of poverty

NEWS 8 April 2016 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

Raising child benefit amount could lift thousands out of poverty claims charity

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-could-raise-child-benefit-by-5-a-week

Campaigners welcome scrapping of air tax cuts

NEWS 8 May 2019 by Gareth Jones

Culture & Leisure

1 comment

Environmental campaigners have welcomed a reversal over plans to reduce air tax amid climate change concerns

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-welcome-scrapping-of-air-tax-cuts

Parity of esteem means parity of recognition

OPINION 21 May 2021 by Anna Fowlie

Families & Young People

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Health & Social Care

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#NeverMoreNeeded

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There was no mention of the voluntary sector in the recently announced Scottish Government cabinet portfolios - what does this mean?

https://tfn.scot/opinion/parity-of-esteem-means-parity-of-recognition

MPs must be allowed to represent disabled people in Brexit debate

NEWS 29 August 2019 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

Inclusion Scotland has said the proroguing of parliament will only cement fears disabled people have about Brexit

https://tfn.scot/news/mps-must-be-allowed-to-represent-disabled-people-in-brexit-debate

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Ban multibuy offers on junk food, Government told

Funding for young carers festival and respite breaks

Negative attitudes to the poor persist in Scotland

End of life care a major worry in Scotland

Moratorium on underground coal gasification announced

Outrage as 10,000 disabled Scots trapped in unsuitable council houses

Child benefit increase could raise 30,000 out of poverty

Campaigners welcome scrapping of air tax cuts

Parity of esteem means parity of recognition

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