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Vulnerable people still unable to access food

NEWS 2 July 2020 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

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The survey by Which?, found that almost half of those shielding in Scotland have been unable to access vital supplies

https://tfn.scot/news/vulnerable-people-still-unable-to-access-food

Thousands of disabled Scots to lose Mobility allowance

NEWS 9 February 2016 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

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New assessment process means thousands of Scots are losing specially adapted vehicles vital for their independence

https://tfn.scot/news/thousands-of-disabled-scots-to-lose-mobility-allowance

Government admits Universal Credit link to soaring foodbank use

NEWS 12 February 2019 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Government ministers had steadfastly denied any link between Universal Credit and rising referrals to foodbanks

https://tfn.scot/news/government-admits-universal-credit-link-to-soaring-foodbank-use

New legislation will support vulnerable witnesses

NEWS 13 May 2019 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Charities have welcomed a new law which means witnesses will be able to pre-record evidence

https://tfn.scot/news/new-legislation-will-support-vulnerable-witnesses

Tory cuts to cost disabled £50 a week by 2020

NEWS 19 September 2017 by Rab Armour

Regeneration & Housing

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Disabled households are already suffering from cuts to their incomes but there's much more to come

https://tfn.scot/news/tory-cuts-to-cost-disabled-50-a-week-by-2020

Fund for parents of premature babies

NEWS 9 April 2018 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Parents whose babies have lengthy spells in neonatal units will get financial support after a successful campaign from the charity Bliss Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/fund-for-parents-of-premature-babies-welcomed

Marine experts want urgent action to protect Scotland’s seas

NEWS 3 January 2018 by Gareth Jones

Environment & International

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Conservationists have joined forces to call for a review of protected areas in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/marine-experts-want-urgent-action-to-protect-scotlands-seas

Economists call for low carbon investment

NEWS 23 October 2017 by Gareth Jones

Environment & International

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Proposals to create a Scottish National Investment Bank have been praised

https://tfn.scot/news/economists-call-for-low-carbon-investment

No tears as “callous” Esther McVey quits

NEWS 15 November 2018 by Graham Martin

Management

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“Callous” Esther McVey won’t be missed as she resigned from government, say anti-poverty campaigners

https://tfn.scot/news/no-tears-as-callous-esther-mcvey-quits

Pressure mounts on Scottish Government to ditch P1 tests

NEWS 16 August 2018 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

Charities, unions and parents challenge the tests

https://tfn.scot/news/pressure-mounts-on-scottish-government-to-ditch-p1-tests

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Vulnerable people still unable to access food

Thousands of disabled Scots to lose Mobility allowance

Government admits Universal Credit link to soaring foodbank use

New legislation will support vulnerable witnesses

Tory cuts to cost disabled £50 a week by 2020

Fund for parents of premature babies

Marine experts want urgent action to protect Scotland’s seas

Economists call for low carbon investment

No tears as “callous” Esther McVey quits

Pressure mounts on Scottish Government to ditch P1 tests

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