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Aid department safe for now - but doubts raised over minister

NEWS 14 February 2020 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

Is an aid sceptic now in charge of DfID?

https://tfn.scot/news/aid-department-safe-for-now-but-doubts-raised-over-minister

Aid worker shows kids “real meaning” of poverty in Uganda trip

NEWS 24 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart

Environment & International

Ziz York was fed up with her daughters telling her they were poor.

https://tfn.scot/news/aid-worker-shows-kids-real-meaning-of-poverty-in-uganda-trip

Charity in last ditch TV licence plea

NEWS 29 July 2020 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

Age Scotland has stressed older people are already struggling ahead of over-75s being charged for TV Licences

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-in-last-ditch-tv-licence-plea

Fears over lockdown child abuse

NEWS 15 May 2020 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

The NSPCC has urged anyone who thinks a child may be in danger to get in touch with its helpline

https://tfn.scot/news/fears-over-lockdown-child-abuse

Scots hope for a kinder society after coronavirus

NEWS 18 May 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

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A survey released to mark Mental Health Awareness Week has revealed the benefits of being kind

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-hope-for-a-kinder-society-after-coronavirus

Cancer charities complete merger

NEWS 6 April 2020 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

Pancreatic Cancer Scotland and Pancreatic Cancer Action have officially joined forces as they look to lead support for those affected by the condition

https://tfn.scot/news/cancer-charities-complete-merger

Care vacancies laid bare

NEWS 29 January 2020 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

More than a third of care services have unfilled positions - with particular issues in care homes, home support and residential schools

https://tfn.scot/news/care-vacancies-laid-bare

Scottish kids knock back 4 million sugary drinks a week

NEWS 4 December 2018 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

Cancer Research UK is calling for a clamp down on multi-buy supermarket offers

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-kids-knock-back-4-million-sugary-drinks-a-week

Review highlights lack of progress in creating real change for people with autism

NEWS 24 September 2021 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

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An independent review into the strategy has been carried out

https://tfn.scot/news/review-highlights-lack-of-progress-in-creating-real-change-for-people-with-autism

Charities call on chancellor to tackle fuel costs crisis

NEWS 6 July 2022 by Niall Christie

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“We also want to see the government working alongside charities to explore ways we can meet these rising costs so their vital work can continue.”

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-call-on-chancellor-to-tackle-fuel-costs-crisis

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Aid department safe for now - but doubts raised over minister

Aid worker shows kids “real meaning” of poverty in Uganda trip

Charity in last ditch TV licence plea

Fears over lockdown child abuse

Scots hope for a kinder society after coronavirus

Cancer charities complete merger

Care vacancies laid bare

Scottish kids knock back 4 million sugary drinks a week

Review highlights lack of progress in creating real change for people with autism

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