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Parity of esteem means parity of recognition

OPINION 21 May 2021 by Anna Fowlie

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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

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

EU court blocks minimum alcohol pricing

NEWS 23 December 2015 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

EU says Scottish Government legislation to introduce a 50p minimum unit price for alcohol will restrict market

https://tfn.scot/news/eu-court-blocks-minimum-alcohol-pricing

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

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

Aid group refuses EU funding in protest at refugee crisis

NEWS 20 June 2016 by Rab Armour

Environment & International

MSF set to sacrifice £44m in EU funding in protest

https://tfn.scot/news/aid-group-refuses-eu-funding-in-protest-at-refugee-crisis

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

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

Government should fund foodbanks says Welby

NEWS 8 December 2014 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Government should fund scheme to recycle retail food waste

https://tfn.scot/news/government-should-fund-food-banks-says-welby

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

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Parity of esteem means parity of recognition

Moratorium on underground coal gasification announced

EU court blocks minimum alcohol pricing

Funding for young carers festival and respite breaks

Child benefit increase could raise 30,000 out of poverty

Aid group refuses EU funding in protest at refugee crisis

End of life care a major worry in Scotland

Negative attitudes to the poor persist in Scotland

Government should fund foodbanks says Welby

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

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