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Scotland is a nation of caring people who want to help others

OPINION 3 June 2021 by Shona Robison

Families & Young People

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Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

New cabinet secretary for social justice, housing and local government Shona Robison thanks volunteers for their efforts

https://tfn.scot/opinion/scotland-is-a-nation-of-caring-people-who-want-to-help-others

Climate agreement signed: now the hard work begins

NEWS 22 April 2016 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

Campaigners have warned that the real work starts now – after 150 nations formally signed a deal thrashed out at last year’s Paris climate summit

https://tfn.scot/news/climate-agreement-signed-now-the-hard-work-begins

If you are poor you are three times more likely to kill yourself

NEWS 10 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

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Number of suicides in Scotland drop for fifth year running but poorest still most likely to take their own life

https://tfn.scot/news/if-you-are-poor-you-are-more-likely-to-commit-suicide

Charity director meets with prison inmates

NEWS 16 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart

Social Justice & Poverty

A charity’s director has met inmates at Shotts Prison as he asks people to “go the extra mile” to fight poverty and injustice.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-director-meets-with-prison-inmates

Inheritance tax changes will hit charities hard

NEWS 4 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell

Funding & Finance

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The threshold before people benefit from tax breaks by leaving money to charity is jumping from £325,000 to £425,000

https://tfn.scot/news/inheritance-tax-changes-will-hit-charities-hard

Angus Council improves street conditions for blind residents

NEWS 9 August 2017 by Georgina Harris

Health & Social Care

Angus Council has introduced a street charter to improve street safety for residents with sight loss

https://tfn.scot/news/angus-council-improves-street-conditions-for-blind-residents

Call to rein-in alcohol licensing

NEWS 13 December 2017 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Report finds licensing decision greatly impact on the health of communities

https://tfn.scot/news/call-to-reign-in-alcohol-licensing

Restructure cost charity nearly £6m

NEWS 14 December 2017 by Rab Armour

Management

More clients are being reached the charity says

https://tfn.scot/news/restructure-cost-charity-nearly-6m

Funding to tackle issues for care experienced youngsters

NEWS 19 December 2017 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

A £1.4 million fund aims to help those who have experienced the system influence decisions

https://tfn.scot/news/funding-to-tackle-issues-for-care-experienced-youngsters

Minimum pricing could see increase in drug use

NEWS 17 January 2018 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

A doctor has warned that more must be done to stop heavy drinkers turning to prescription drugs

https://tfn.scot/news/minimum-pricing-could-see-increase-in-drug-use

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Scotland is a nation of caring people who want to help others

Climate agreement signed: now the hard work begins

If you are poor you are three times more likely to kill yourself

Charity director meets with prison inmates

Inheritance tax changes will hit charities hard

Angus Council improves street conditions for blind residents

Call to rein-in alcohol licensing

Restructure cost charity nearly £6m

Funding to tackle issues for care experienced youngsters

Minimum pricing could see increase in drug use

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