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Investigation launched into free tampons for poorer women

NEWS 16 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart

Health & Social Care

The price of tampons could pose a serious health risk to women on low incomes, says Labour MSP

https://tfn.scot/news/msp-calls-for-free-tampons-study

Plans to scrap Human Rights Act condemned

NEWS 23 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart

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Justice secretary Liz Truss confirmed proposals to replace the Act with a British Bill of Rights

https://tfn.scot/news/plans-to-scrap-human-rights-act-condemned-by-campaigners

Carers in Scotland given new rights

NEWS 9 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

Carers bill means councils will have to assess how they will support carers by producing an adult carer support plan or young carer statement

https://tfn.scot/news/carers-in-scotland-given-new-rights

Scots urged to be aware of general election voting rules and deadlines

NEWS 24 May 2024 by Graham Martin

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Don't get caught out and lose your vote, urges charity

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-urged-to-be-aware-of-general-election-voting-rules-and-deadlines

Children and young people must be at the heart of Holyrood campaign

NEWS 18 September 2025 by Graham Martin

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Barnardo's Scotland launches its election manifesto

https://tfn.scot/news/children-and-yoiung-people-must-be-at-the-heart-of-holyrood-campaign

Campaigners back increased spending to boost public services in Scotland

NEWS 22 October 2024 by Rab Armour

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UK government needs to raise cash to fund statutory services

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-back-increased-spending-to-boost-public-services-in-scotland

Kibble steps in and saves service from closure

NEWS 11 September 2019 by Robert Armour

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Care charity will run service until next year

https://tfn.scot/news/kibble-steps-in-and-saves-service-from-closure

Emergency funding to support domestic abuse charities

NEWS 1 April 2020 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

The Scottish Government has announced vital funding for domestic abuse charities, as they expect an increase in cases with the country on lockdown

https://tfn.scot/news/emergency-funding-to-support-domestic-abuse-charities

Care workers helped by new website for sick pay

NEWS 22 July 2020 by Robert Armour

Health & Social Care

Care workers who are isolating are urged to check the new site

https://tfn.scot/news/care-workers-helped-by-new-website-for-sick-pay

Care organisations funding boost

NEWS 10 August 2020 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

New funding has been announced for organisations that support people with choices over their social care

https://tfn.scot/news/care-organisations-funding-boost

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