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Renewed call for LGBT education in schools to be made mandatory

NEWS 12 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

Teachers demand more training as researchers report pupils attempting to commit suicide and self-harm over LGBT bullying

https://tfn.scot/news/renewed-call-for-lgbt-education-in-schools-to-be-made-mandatory

Bafta award winning director creates Aberlour film

NEWS 21 September 2017 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

Garry Fraser, who worked on Trainspotting 2 with Danny Boyle, has created a film about children moving into new Aberlour homes in the Highlands

https://tfn.scot/news/bafta-award-winning-director-creates-aberlour-film

Half of Scots fear loved one will die of a heart attack

NEWS 20 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

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Just under half have already already lost someone or know someone affected by heart disease says BHF Scotland poll

https://tfn.scot/news/half-of-scots-fear-loved-one-will-die-of-a-heart-attack

Land reform: a new dawn or a cop out?

NEWS 17 March 2016 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

The Scottish people will soon not just have a right to roam the country but to know who owns it

https://tfn.scot/news/land-reform-a-new-dawn-or-a-cop-out

Complaining about how a charity raises money has been made much easier

NEWS 7 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Funding & Finance

A free-phone number and website has gone live

https://tfn.scot/news/complaining-about-how-a-charity-raises-money-has-been-made-much-easier

Living wage has not led to job losses

NEWS 11 July 2016 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Jobs haven’t suffered as a result of the introduction of the Westminster government’s National Living Wage (NLW), a think tank survey has found

https://tfn.scot/news/living-wage-has-not-led-to-job-losses

Foodbanks provide more than just meals

NEWS 26 March 2018 by Gareth Jones

Regeneration & Housing

Researchers have found the wide range of services that are provided at foodbanks, and warned they cannot be easily replaced

https://tfn.scot/news/foodbanks-provide-more-than-just-meals

6 ways Universal Credit is failing

LIST 12 July 2018 by Robert Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

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After nearly £2bn in investment, there is no evidence Universal Credit will ever entice more people into work. Here we list its six biggest failings

https://tfn.scot/lists/whats-wrong-with-universal-credit

Charities buoyant despite overspends

NEWS 27 February 2014 by Robert Armour

Funding & Finance

Scottish charities that spent more than they earned last year still believe their organisations will prosper this year.

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-buoyant-despite-overspends

Social innovation competition offers cash prizes for bright new ideas

NEWS 9 August 2017 by Georgina Harris

Social Justice & Poverty

Three social entrepreneurs with ideas that could change society will benefit from lucrative prizes

https://tfn.scot/news/glasgow-social-drinks-company-launches-new-social-innovation-competition

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Renewed call for LGBT education in schools to be made mandatory

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Half of Scots fear loved one will die of a heart attack

Land reform: a new dawn or a cop out?

Complaining about how a charity raises money has been made much easier

Living wage has not led to job losses

Foodbanks provide more than just meals

6 ways Universal Credit is failing

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