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GE17: Scotland’s trade unions call for positive, progressive policies

OPINION 26 April 2017 Guest post

Social Justice & Poverty

The Scottish Trades Union Congress says the 2017 general election campaign must not be a Brexit re-run

https://tfn.scot/opinion/ge17-scotlands-trade-unions-call-for-positive-progressive-policies

GE17: vote for the right to live well

OPINION 16 May 2017 Guest post

Health & Social Care

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Ian Welsh says the outcome of this year's snap General Election will determine whether we are a nation where everyone has the right to live well

https://tfn.scot/opinion/ge17-vote-for-a-the-right-to-live-well-for-everyone

I’m no Citizen Smith: Cat Boyd on why she campaigns

OPINION 16 February 2016 Guest post

Social Justice & Poverty

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Cat Boyd believes campaigning gives you the power to over-come your fears and enables you to change things for the better

https://tfn.scot/opinion/im-no-citizen-smith-cat-boyd-on-why-she-campaigns

Schools can boost attainment working with the third sector

OPINION 31 October 2016 Guest post

Families & Young People

Jackie Brock believes the third sector can work with schools to boost confidence and resilience outside the classroom and attainment within it

https://tfn.scot/opinion/its-not-plain-sailing-for-castlebrae-kids-but-creative-education-can-boost

Poor pupils face hunger and stigma at school

NEWS 12 July 2018 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

MSPs have raised concerns about the effect of growing child poverty on children's achievement at school

https://tfn.scot/news/poor-pupils-face-hunger-and-stigma-at-school

A new approach to mental health is needed

OPINION 3 April 2017 Guest post

Health & Social Care

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Carolyn Lochhead says there is a still fight to be had over the ask once get help fast approach to mental health despite the government’s commitment to it

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-new-approach-to-mental-health-is-needed

A Scottish Social Security Agency - what will it mean for disabled people?

OPINION 16 August 2016 Guest post

Health & Social Care

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Layla Theiner discusses whether a Scottish Social Security Agency be a saving grace for disabled people on benefits in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-scottish-social-security-agency-what-will-it-mean-for-disabled-people

Alan Yentob and Kids Company board is a disgrace

OPINION 16 October 2015 Guest post

Families & Young People

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Appearance before MPs is damaging to whole third sector

https://tfn.scot/opinion/alan-yentob-and-kids-company-board-are-a-disgrace

Ten top tips for trustees

OPINION 3 October 2017 Guest post

Management

Tracey Bird explores the vital steps that those who volunteer as charity trustees should take

https://tfn.scot/opinion/ten-top-tips-for-trustees

The third sector is enabling a better state

OPINION 24 March 2015 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Jenny Brotchie argues that in difficult times the third sector has a critical role in the shift toward a successful enabling state

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-third-sector-is-enabling-a-better-state

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GE17: Scotland’s trade unions call for positive, progressive policies

GE17: vote for the right to live well

I’m no Citizen Smith: Cat Boyd on why she campaigns

Schools can boost attainment working with the third sector

Poor pupils face hunger and stigma at school

A new approach to mental health is needed

A Scottish Social Security Agency - what will it mean for disabled people?

Alan Yentob and Kids Company board is a disgrace

Ten top tips for trustees

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