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Scots racking up millions in council tax debt

NEWS 28 October 2019 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Many of those who are behind with their payments owe more than the average bill, Citizens Advice Scotland has revealed

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-racking-up-millions-in-council-tax-debt

Time for charity lottery reform

NEWS 10 April 2019 by Gareth Jones

Management

Politicians have united to make a cross-party call for a £100 million annual sales limit for charity lotteries to be introduced

https://tfn.scot/news/time-for-charity-lottery-reform

Epilepsy discriminated by unfair PIP assessments

NEWS 15 August 2019 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

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People with epilepsy are being treated unfairly when it comes to assessing their disability

https://tfn.scot/news/epilepsy-discriminated-by-unfair-pip-assessements

Move to end puppy farming in Scotland

NEWS 28 August 2019 by Yasmin Hackett

Social Justice & Poverty

All eyes are on Scotland to bring Lucy’s Law into effect, which could bring an end to puppy dealing through third parties and cruel breeding practices

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-dogs-lend-their-support-to-campaign

Scottish Government urged to “get a grip” on delayed discharges

NEWS 3 September 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Health & Social Care

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New figures showed almost 1,500 patients were stuck in hospital unnecessarily each day in July.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-urged-to-get-a-grip-on-delayed-discharges

Charities urge no cuts for learning disabled

NEWS 12 September 2019 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Coalition call on all Scottish councils

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-urge-no-cuts-for-learning-disabled

Scots activists condemn suppression of NGOs in Turkey

NEWS 14 November 2016 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

Scottish activists have condemned the suppression of civil society groups in Turkey

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-activists-condemn-suppression-of-ngos-in-turkey

People to be offered more help with funeral costs

NEWS 18 November 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Social Justice & Poverty

Citizens Advice Bureaux is to train advisors to help people plan for funerals including supporting them to access funeral payments

https://tfn.scot/news/extra-help-is-to-be-offered-with-arranging-a-funeral-to-tackle-funeral-pove

Teenagers drink a bathtub of sugary drinks every year

NEWS 22 November 2016 by Gavin Stuart

Health & Social Care

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Teenagers drink the equivalent of a bathtub full of sugary drinks every year, according to Cancer Research UK

https://tfn.scot/news/teenagers-drink-a-bathtub-of-sugary-drinks-every-year

Scottish neo-nazi rock concert cancelled

NEWS 17 October 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Culture & Leisure

Extreme rock band Bound for Glory reported to have cancelled gig scheduled for this weekend after a public outcry

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-neo-nazi-rock-concert-cancelled

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