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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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Is it discriminatory to label people as brain damaged?

OPINION 13 August 2018 Guest post
Health & Social Care
2 comments
Dan Mushens examines whether it is correct to use the term alcohol related brain damage

https://tfn.scot/opinion/is-it-discriminatory-to-label-people-as-brain-damaged

Festival can help to spark volunteering

OPINION 19 September 2018 Guest post
Management
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George Thomson examines the importance of volunteering as Stirling celebrates the work of volunteers

https://tfn.scot/opinion/festival-can-help-to-spark-volunteering

In the footsteps of the suffragette sisterhood

OPINION 5 February 2018 by TFN
Social Justice & Poverty
Kate Nevens argues that the fight for women's rights goes on

https://tfn.scot/opinion/in-the-footsteps-of-the-suffragette-sisterhood

Incurable illness sufferers devastated by Tory benefits cut

NEWS 25 August 2016 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
People living with an incurable condition could have their lives devastated by losing out on a vital benefits payment

https://tfn.scot/news/incurable-illness-sufferers-devastated-by-tory-benefits-cut

Disabled children living in poverty across Scotland

NEWS 4 December 2017 by Susan Smith
Health & Social Care
The charity Contact has revealed the impact a shameful lack of support is having on the families of disabled children across Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/disabled-children-living-in-poverty-across-scotland

Scotland is failing thousands of stroke patients

NEWS 10 July 2018 by Susan Smith
Health & Social Care
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Stroke survivors are struggling with long-term disabilities because of failures in the care provided in Scottish hospitals and communities, says CHSS

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-is-failing-thousands-of-stroke-patients

Demanding recognition: carers’ voices must be heard in the independence debate

OPINION 19 June 2014 Guest post
Health & Social Care
Sandra Webster says that carers must be listened to in the independence debate

https://tfn.scot/opinion/demanding-recognition-carers-voices-must-be-heard-in-the-independence-debat

Sink or survive: lost hope triggered by destitution within the asylum system

OPINION 15 November 2021 by Tandy Nicole
Environment & International
Tandy Nicole says the government needs to introduce measures to tackle destitution faced by people in the asylum system

https://tfn.scot/opinion/sink-or-survive-lost-hope-triggered-by-destitution-within-the-asylum-system

The new way to rebuild back better

OPINION 2 July 2020 Guest post
Social Justice & Poverty
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Iain MacRitchie says the Covid crisis presents a one-off opportunity to build a better Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-new-way-to-rebuild-back-better1

People with disabilities need clear advice

OPINION 6 July 2020 Guest post
Social Justice & Poverty
Freelance journalist and disability campaigner Michael McEwan says it is vital that disabled people are getting the information they need during coronavirus

https://tfn.scot/opinion/people-with-disabilities-need-clear-advice

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.