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UK only taking in a quarter of refugees it should be

NEWS 7 October 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Environment & International

Oxfam says Britain isn’t doing its fair share when it comes to resettling Syrian refugees

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-only-taking-in-a-quarter-of-refugees-it-should-be

Fewer than one in eight parents happy with work-life balance

NEWS 3 October 2016 by Gavin Stuart

Families & Young People

Fewer than one in eight working parents in Scotland feel they have the right balance between home and work life, a poll has revealed

https://tfn.scot/news/fewer-than-one-in-eight-parents-happy-with-work-life-balance

World leaders debate disability empowerment in Scotland

NEWS 10 October 2016 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

Royalty, politicians and disability rights campaigners from around the world will be in Edinburgh later this month for a major event

https://tfn.scot/news/world-leaders-debate-disability-empowerment-in-scotland

Charity awarded £450,000 to get people cycling again

NEWS 19 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Culture & Leisure

Cycling UK is running its Big Bike Revival project in Scotland for the first time after being awarded government cash

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-awarded-450000-to-get-people-cycling

Guidance issued to landlords on how they should treat refugees

NEWS 25 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Regeneration & Housing

The Scottish Refugee Council has launched a guide for housing professionals to ensure that all refugees and asylum seekers are treated with dignity and fairness

https://tfn.scot/news/guidance-issued-to-landlords-on-how-they-should-treat-refugees

Third sector’s key role in reshaping health service

NEWS 23 May 2016 by Graham Martin

Health & Social Care

The third sector has a vital role to play in delivering new models of health and social care

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sectors-key-role-in-reshaping-health-service

Glasgow student faces grave danger if deported

NEWS 21 March 2016 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

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Fears for safety of highly regarded Glasgow student after Home Office moves to deport him

https://tfn.scot/news/glasgow-student-faces-grave-danger-if-deported

Guaranteed university place and bursary for kids in care

NEWS 23 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

Of the 15,404 children in care in Scotland only 7% go straight to university from high school – compared to 39% of their peers

https://tfn.scot/news/guaranteed-university-place-and-a-bursary-for-those-in-care

Empowering abused women and helping them back into work

NEWS 8 March 2016 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

Women who have suffered violence or abuse will benefit from an investment of £190,000 to help them back into work

https://tfn.scot/news/empowering-abused-women-and-helping-them-back-into-work

Win for charities on lobbying law

NEWS 5 February 2016 by Graham Martin

Management

Scottish charities have secured a significant victory in the fight to curb the worst excesses of legislation aimed at reigning in lobbying

https://tfn.scot/news/win-for-charities-on-lobbying-law

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