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New emergency homeless places created for Christmas

NEWS 21 December 2018 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Emergency beds have been created for people who are homeless in Edinburgh – just in time for Christmas

https://tfn.scot/news/new-emergency-homeless-places-created-for-christmas

No rules broken when health board raided charity cash

NEWS 1 February 2019 by Graham Martin

Management

An NHS board didn’t break any rules when it raided charity funds to pay for IT projects, Scotland's charity regulator has said

https://tfn.scot/news/no-rules-broken-when-health-board-raided-charity-cash

Outrage at Etsy’s sale of endangered species products

NEWS 2 November 2017 by Graham Martin

Culture & Leisure

Online crafts retailer Etsy has been condemned for allowing the sale of jewellery made from endangered seahorses

https://tfn.scot/news/outrage-at-etsys-sale-of-endangered-seahorses

Paris climate pledge must now be made to work

NEWS 4 November 2016 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

Environmental campaigners have welcomed the Paris climate agreement officially coming into force

https://tfn.scot/news/paris-climate-pledge-must-now-be-made-to-work

Schools failing deaf youngsters

NEWS 25 April 2014 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

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New research shows deaf children are missing out on job opportunities and the chance to go to university

https://tfn.scot/news/schools-failing-deaf-youngsters

Scots can’t cope with diabetes

NEWS 11 November 2015 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Research shows a lack of education is leading to life-limiting complications from diabetes

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-cant-cope-with-diabetes

Scots concerned about rising energy bills

NEWS 30 June 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Half of Scots haven't made an energy payment since lockdown, despite being concerned that their usage has increased

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-concerned-about-rising-energy-bills

Scots pensioners missing out on free personal care

NEWS 24 April 2017 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Councils not doing enough to ensure older people get access to care, new data reveals

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-pensioners-missing-out-on-free-personal-care

Scotland aims to consign violence against women to history

NEWS 26 November 2018 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

1 comment

Scotland has detailed its progress in tackling violence, to mark the start of 16 days of international activism

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-aims-to-consign-violence-against-women-to-history

Scotland can lead the way on inclusive communication

NEWS 14 May 2020 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

1 comment

A campaign calling for Scotland to become the Inclusive Communication Nation has received a boost

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-can-lead-the-way-on-inclusive-communication

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