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No benefit sanctions in Scotland, say MSPs

NEWS 7 October 2016 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

Charities have welcomed a commitment that punitive sanctions won’t be placed on benefits once welfare powers are devolved to Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/no-benefit-sanctions-in-scotland-say-msps

First devolved employment programme statistics unveiled

NEWS 29 November 2018 by Gareth Jones

Management

The new service has helped almost 5,000 people into work since it was launched six months ago

https://tfn.scot/news/first-devolved-employment-programme-statistics-unveiled

Row after SNP blocks planning equality bid

NEWS 12 November 2018 by Graham Martin

Management

The SNP has been accused of selling out Scotland’s communities by blocking a bid to give them the same right as developers to appeal planning decisions.

https://tfn.scot/news/row-after-snp-blocks-planning-equality

Public bodies still refusing fair funding to local charities

NEWS 2 May 2017 by Susan Smith

Management

New research uncovers the true battle local charities and community organisations still face accessing funding from public bodies

https://tfn.scot/news/public-bodies-still-refusing-fair-funding-to-local-charities

Social care sector risks cracking under the strain

NEWS 27 July 2016 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

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A coalition of charities is calling for a wholesale review of the social care system to prevent it cracking under increasing pressures

https://tfn.scot/news/social-care-sector-risks-cracking-under-the-strain

Universal Credit will hurt the poorest: it must be stopped

NEWS 31 August 2017 by Graham Martin

Management

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Scotland’s charities have united to demand the UK government stop the roll-out of the controversial Universal Credit system

https://tfn.scot/news/universal-credit-will-hurt-the-poorest-it-must-be-stopped

Homeless shelters to be phased out

NEWS 8 October 2020 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

Regeneration & Housing

Rehousing welcome centres are set to be created to get people who face sleeping on the streets into more suitable accommodation rapidly

https://tfn.scot/news/homeless-shelters-to-be-phased-out

Landmark mental health study reveals impact of Covid-19 on Scots

NEWS 22 March 2021 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Health & Social Care

Anxiety has fallen but loneliness is on the up, a new report has revealed

https://tfn.scot/news/landmark-mental-health-study-reveals-impact-of-covid-19-on-scots

Toddlers for poor families falling behind in speech

NEWS 16 June 2016 by Susan Smith

Families & Young People

Charities are calling for bold action from new education secretary John Swinney to tackle learning problems in pre-school children from poor areas

https://tfn.scot/news/toddlers-for-poor-families-falling-behind-in-speech

How rewilding can transform our economy - and fight the climate collapse

NEWS 20 October 2021 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

#ClimateScotland

Major new report details how nature-based economies can boost jobs and revitalise communities

https://tfn.scot/news/how-rewilding-can-transform-our-economy-and-fight-the-climate-collapse

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No benefit sanctions in Scotland, say MSPs

First devolved employment programme statistics unveiled

Row after SNP blocks planning equality bid

Public bodies still refusing fair funding to local charities

Social care sector risks cracking under the strain

Universal Credit will hurt the poorest: it must be stopped

Homeless shelters to be phased out

Landmark mental health study reveals impact of Covid-19 on Scots

Toddlers for poor families falling behind in speech

How rewilding can transform our economy - and fight the climate collapse

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