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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

Tory minister calls for LGBT issues to be taught in schools

NEWS 5 December 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

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David Mundell, secretary of state for Scotland, has given his backing to a campaign to have LGBT+ issues added to the curriculum and taught in schools

https://tfn.scot/news/tory-minister-calls-for-lgbt-issues-to-be-taught-in-schools

Neurological patients living in homes for the elderly

NEWS 14 September 2017 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

Sue Ryder Care said that more needs to be done to help those with complex conditions

https://tfn.scot/news/those-with-neurological-conditions-having-to-live-homes-for-the-elderly

Survey reveals impact of lockdown on girls and young women

NEWS 20 May 2020 by Gavin Stuart

Families & Young People

A quarter of girls aged 11-14 said the lockdown was affecting their mental health.

https://tfn.scot/news/survey-reveals-impact-of-lockdown-on-girls-and-young-women

Majority of Scots eating more during lockdown

NEWS 2 June 2020 by Gavin Stuart

Health & Social Care

Warning from Obesity Action Scotland after survey reveals rise in unhealthy eating.

https://tfn.scot/news/majority-of-scots-eating-more-during-lockdown

Cancer charity unveils new strategy

NEWS 27 March 2020 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

Cancer Support Scotland is aiming to support the wellbeing of those affected by cancer across the country

https://tfn.scot/news/cancer-charity-unveils-new-strategy

Councils put aside millions for universal credit debt

NEWS 30 October 2017 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Figures are just "tip of the iceberg" MSP warns

https://tfn.scot/news/councils-put-aside-millions-for-universal-credit-debt

Universal Credit dubbed a colossal failure

NEWS 6 November 2017 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

The Child Poverty Action Group has published new research which has shown the effect welfare reform is having on families

https://tfn.scot/news/universal-credit-dubbed-a-colossal-failure

Campaign urges Scots to speak out about children’s homes

NEWS 16 July 2018 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

A new campaign is raising awareness of a forum for Scots to tell their stories about growing up in residential care

https://tfn.scot/news/campaign-urges-scots-to-speak-out-about-childrens-homes

Glasgow homeless wait too long to be housed

NEWS 29 March 2018 by Rab Armour

Regeneration & Housing

Regulator publishes findings on how well Glasgow deals with homelessness

https://tfn.scot/news/glasgow-homeless-wait-too-long

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

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Neurological patients living in homes for the elderly

Survey reveals impact of lockdown on girls and young women

Majority of Scots eating more during lockdown

Cancer charity unveils new strategy

Councils put aside millions for universal credit debt

Universal Credit dubbed a colossal failure

Campaign urges Scots to speak out about children’s homes

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