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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Sector wants Brexit health and social care probe

Organisations from across the UK have backed calls for an independent examination of how Brexit will affect health and social care

https://tfn.scot/news/sector-wants-brexit-health-and-social-care-probe

Health and social care integration slammed by public finance watchdog

The Accounts Commission has called for improved leadership and better collaboration with the third sector to ensure health and social care integration success

https://tfn.scot/news/need-for-greater-third-sector-involvement-in-health-and-social-care-integra

Half of LGBT Scots battle depression

A study by Stonewall Scotland has revealed the poor level of mental health among LGBT people

https://tfn.scot/news/half-of-lgbt-scots-battle-depression

Sturgeon “must take action” after golden eagles disappear on grouse moor

Campaigners call for urgent review of wildlife policing after more raptors go missing in suspicious circumstances.

https://tfn.scot/news/sturgeon-must-take-action-after-golden-eagles-disappear

Young people worry about speaking out over mental health

A study by See Me has shown young Scots are concerned what consequences speaking about their mental health will have

https://tfn.scot/news/young-people-worry-about-speaking-out-over-mental-health

Prisoners are the "forgotten victims" of the Covid pandemic

Amnesty says jails are a hotbed of virus transmission - and inmates must be vaccinated as a priority

https://tfn.scot/news/prisoners-are-the-forgotten-victims-of-the-covid-pandemic

Poorest Scots set for bleakest winter

Pandemic has exacerbated their problems

https://tfn.scot/news/poorest-scots-set-for-bleakest-winter

"Stark gaps" in attainment could be compounded by Covid-19

Poverty campaigners have said action must be taken to tackle inequalities in Scotland's schools

https://tfn.scot/news/stark-gaps-in-attainment-could-be-compounded-by-covid-19

Government warned Scotland must prepare for ageing population

Since 2000, the number of people aged 65 and over in Scotland has increased by a third, while the number of children has fallen by six per cent. 

https://tfn.scot/news/government-warned-scotland-must-prepare-for-ageing-population

Study reveals 'appalling' rise in destitution across the UK

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation research was carried out prior to Covid-19

https://tfn.scot/news/study-reveals-appalling-rise-in-destitution-across-the-uk

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