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Scots’ sweet tooth condemns a generation to cancer

NEWS 3 March 2017 by Graham Martin

Health & Social Care

Scotland’s sweet tooth is putting the health of a generation at risk, according to a new report by Cancer Research UK

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-sweet-tooth-condemns-a-generation-to-cancer

Dungavel reprieved - and suffering of asylum seekers will go on

NEWS 3 February 2017 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Campaigners said there should be no detention of asylum seekers in Scotland – as it was announced that the controversial Dungavel facility is to stay open

https://tfn.scot/news/dungavel-reprieved-and-suffering-of-asylum-seekers-will-go-on

Poorest schools in Scotland receive share in £120m fund to cut attainment gap

NEWS 3 February 2017 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

The government cash is to be used by headteachers in any way they see fit to reduce the attainment gap between pupils from rich and poor backgrounds

https://tfn.scot/news/poorest-schools-in-scotland-receive-share-in-120m-fund-to-cut-attainment-ga

Poorest children most likely to struggle with language, charity says

NEWS 22 November 2016 by Gavin Stuart

Families & Young People

Children from deprived households are the most likely to struggle with language as they start primary school, a charity has said

https://tfn.scot/news/poorest-children-most-likely-to-struggle-with-language-charity-says

Elderly to shape Scotland’s social security system

NEWS 3 October 2016 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

Age Scotland is travelling the country to gather views on the latest powers that are coming to Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/elderly-to-shape-scotlands-social-security-system

David Cameron has a new job in the third sector

NEWS 12 October 2016 by Susan Smith

Families & Young People

The former prime minister is taking on a voluntary role within a third sector young persons organisation

https://tfn.scot/news/david-camerons-new-job

Disabled Scots should be part of the new Scotland

NEWS 15 September 2014 by Paul Cardwell

Social Justice & Poverty

Disability charity sets out its vision for an inclusive Scotland post-referendum

https://tfn.scot/news/disabled-scots-should-be-part-of-the-new-scotland

Being patient as way to build back reserves

OPINION 4 August 2021 by Alastair Davis

Management

Funding & Finance

#NeverMoreNeeded

Alastair Davis on Social Investment Scotland's array of support for the sector.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/being-patient-as-way-to-build-back-reserves

Quality social care costs money

OPINION 23 September 2016 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

Susan Smith says a debate on the future of social care services in Scotland must accept that quality services cannot be provided on the cheap

https://tfn.scot/opinion/quality-social-care-costs-money

Redefining the war on welfare

OPINION 22 July 2015 by Susan Smith

Social Justice & Poverty

Susan Smith argues the third sector needs to take a new approach to helping society's most marginalised prove their critics wrong

https://tfn.scot/opinion/redefining-the-war-on-welfare

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Scots’ sweet tooth condemns a generation to cancer

Dungavel reprieved - and suffering of asylum seekers will go on

Poorest schools in Scotland receive share in £120m fund to cut attainment gap

Poorest children most likely to struggle with language, charity says

Elderly to shape Scotland’s social security system

David Cameron has a new job in the third sector

Disabled Scots should be part of the new Scotland

Being patient as way to build back reserves

Quality social care costs money

Redefining the war on welfare

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