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Call for CCTV in abattoirs to protect animals from abuse

NEWS 24 July 2017 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

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Animal rights groups are backing a petition calling for all slaughterhouses to have cameras to help prevent animal abuse

https://tfn.scot/news/animal-protection-charities-call-for-abattoir-cctv-implementation

No proof baby boxes reduce cot deaths

NEWS 3 August 2017 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

The Lullaby Trust has questioned the safety of the boxes as places for babies to sleep

https://tfn.scot/news/benefits-of-infants-sleeping-in-baby-boxes-questioned

Universal Credit leaving claimants out of pocket

NEWS 23 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Social Justice & Poverty

CAS said some families were losing out on £90 a week after signing on to the new benefit.

https://tfn.scot/news/universal-credit-leaving-claimants-out-of-pocket

Victim Support Scotland in turmoil

NEWS 8 June 2015 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

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Redundancies, grievances and a fall out with the board lead to concerns over a vital fund

https://tfn.scot/news/victim-support-scotland-in-turmoil

Women’s Fund Scotland to expand thanks to Tampon Tax

NEWS 17 March 2016 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a major cash injection for the Women's Fund Scotland as part of this year's Tampon Tax Fund

https://tfn.scot/news/womens-fund-scotland-to-expand-thanks-to-tampon-tax

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

Charity warns of post-pandemic "cliff edge" for finances

NEWS 15 March 2021 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

The downturn is just beginning

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-warns-of-post-pandemic-cliff-edge-for-finances

Impossible housing choices facing people battling addiction warns campaigners

NEWS 17 March 2021 by Rab Armour

Regeneration & Housing

Either lose their home or go into residential rehab

https://tfn.scot/news/impossible-housing-choices-facing-people-battling-addiction-warns-campaigners

Plight of children unable to visit their parents in prison highlighted

NEWS 24 March 2021 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Families Outside has said a clear roadmap to the re-establishment of prison visits must be created

https://tfn.scot/news/plight-of-children-unable-to-visit-their-parents-in-prison-highlighted

Put charities at forefront of policy decisions, hears Labour Party conference

NEWS 27 September 2022 by Rab Armour

Management

Charities have proven vital to community-led responses

https://tfn.scot/news/put-charities-at-forefront-of-policy-decisions-hears-labour-party-conference

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Call for CCTV in abattoirs to protect animals from abuse

No proof baby boxes reduce cot deaths

Universal Credit leaving claimants out of pocket

Victim Support Scotland in turmoil

Women’s Fund Scotland to expand thanks to Tampon Tax

Vulnerable people still unable to access food

Charity warns of post-pandemic "cliff edge" for finances

Impossible housing choices facing people battling addiction warns campaigners

Plight of children unable to visit their parents in prison highlighted

Put charities at forefront of policy decisions, hears Labour Party conference

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