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Charity in breast cancer drug plea

NEWS 1 February 2018 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

Perjeta, which can drastically extend the lives of patients, is available on the NHS in England but not Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-in-breast-cancer-drug-plea

Fraud crackdown should be used to promote ethical business

NEWS 6 February 2018 by Gareth Jones

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Social Enterprise Scotland says that tackling the misuse of Scottish Limited Partnerships offers opportunity for positive reform

https://tfn.scot/news/legislation-needed-to-end-scotlands-role-in-global-corruption

Less than £4000 a year to educate a kid with learning disabilities

NEWS 12 February 2018 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

A group of charities says the Scottish Government must invest more in additional support for pupils who are struggling in mainstream schools

https://tfn.scot/news/just-500-a-year-to-educate-a-kid-with-learning-disabilities

Almost a fifth of Scots living in poverty

NEWS 22 March 2018 by Gareth Jones

Regeneration & Housing

Poverty groups have said that drastic action is needed to tackle child poverty and to ensure housing is more affordable

https://tfn.scot/news/almost-a-fifth-of-scots-living-in-poverty

Sturgeon risks betraying carers if not at heart of recovery

NEWS 17 July 2020 by Robert Armour

Health & Social Care

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Hard hitting reality check as charity warns unpaid carers cannot be ignored

https://tfn.scot/news/sturgeon-risks-betraying-carers-if-not-at-heart-of-recovery

Support call for people struggling with prescription drugs

NEWS 16 March 2018 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

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Campaigners who want a discussion on the use of drugs such as anti-depressants and benzodiazepines have taken their fight to the Scottish Parliament

https://tfn.scot/news/support-call-for-those-struggling-with-prescription-drugs

Clampdown on fireworks plans revealed

NEWS 4 November 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Culture & Leisure

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Fireworks could be banned in certain areas and restrictions around sales are set to be strengthened

https://tfn.scot/news/clampdown-on-fireworks-plans-revealed

Deaf people suffer months of face mask "misery"

NEWS 20 November 2020 by Robert Armour

Health & Social Care

Masks can prevent communication

https://tfn.scot/news/deaf-people-suffer-months-of-face-mask-misery

Festive cash boost will help struggling families

NEWS 1 December 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

#NeverMoreNeeded

Child poverty campaigners have welcomed a one-off £100 grant that will be paid before Christmas

https://tfn.scot/news/festive-cash-boost-will-help-struggling-families

Attractions across Scotland get ready to reopen

NEWS 30 March 2021 by Gareth Jones

Culture & Leisure

#NeverMoreNeeded

Historic Environment Scotland has set it out dates for when many if its sites across Scotland will begin taking visitors again

https://tfn.scot/news/attractions-across-scotland-get-ready-to-reopen

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Charity in breast cancer drug plea

Fraud crackdown should be used to promote ethical business

Less than £4000 a year to educate a kid with learning disabilities

Almost a fifth of Scots living in poverty

Sturgeon risks betraying carers if not at heart of recovery

Support call for people struggling with prescription drugs

Clampdown on fireworks plans revealed

Deaf people suffer months of face mask "misery"

Festive cash boost will help struggling families

Attractions across Scotland get ready to reopen

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