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Youngsters and elderly sink into poverty

NEWS 4 December 2017 by Gareth Jones

Regeneration & Housing

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation's annual report has revealed that poverty rises are occurring which have not been seen for 20 years

https://tfn.scot/news/youngsters-and-elderly-sink-into-poverty

Organisations unite to call for an end to benefits freeze

NEWS 18 October 2017 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

More than 40 groups have made the plea to mark Challenge Poverty Week

https://tfn.scot/news/organisations-come-together-to-call-for-an-end-to-benefits-freeze

New plans shake up mental health services

NEWS 24 October 2017 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Current system is failing young people with mental health problems

https://tfn.scot/news/new-plans-shake-up-mental-health-services

Laid bare: the reality of every day hunger

NEWS 27 October 2017 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

The real stories of those living with the brutal reality of every day hunger form the basis of a bombshell new report

https://tfn.scot/news/laid-bare-the-reality-of-every-day-hunger

Health group welcomes obesity crackdown

NEWS 30 October 2017 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

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Nourish Scotland has said more needs to be done to ensure people can access healthy foods

https://tfn.scot/news/health-group-welcomes-obesity-crackdown

Staff shortages could force care homes to close

NEWS 9 November 2017 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

Scottish Care has said that there is a serious need to invest in nursing provision in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/recruitment-crisis-puts-care-homes-at-risk

Disabled kids career prospects are cut short at school

NEWS 25 September 2017 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Survey finds more encouragement at a young age would endow young disabled with more confidence

https://tfn.scot/news/vital-career-support-lacking-for-young-disabled

Shocking report reveals one in three children living in poverty

NEWS 24 January 2018 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Glasgow has highest levels of poverty in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/shocking-report-reveals-one-in-three-children-living-in-poverty

Dredgers destroy protected marine area

NEWS 6 February 2018 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

Scottish environmental campaigners have uncovered evidence of devastating illegal scallop dredging in a protected area of sea

https://tfn.scot/news/dredgers-destroy-protected-marine-area

Welcoming Syrians to Scotland: one year on

OPINION 17 November 2016 Guest post

Culture & Leisure

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Gary Christie highlights Scotland's exemplary role in welcoming 40% of the UK's Syrian refugees in the last 12 months

https://tfn.scot/opinion/welcoming-syrians-to-scotland-one-year-on

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Youngsters and elderly sink into poverty

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Laid bare: the reality of every day hunger

Health group welcomes obesity crackdown

Staff shortages could force care homes to close

Disabled kids career prospects are cut short at school

Shocking report reveals one in three children living in poverty

Dredgers destroy protected marine area

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