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Benefits should be automatic and lifelong for people with MND

NEWS 24 October 2016 by Gavin Stuart

Health & Social Care

People with motor neuron disease (MND) should be able to access certain benefits without assessment for the rest of their lives, a charity has said

https://tfn.scot/news/benefits-should-be-automatic-and-lifelong-for-people-with-mnd

First minister must step in to save precious habitat from destruction

NEWS 5 June 2018 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

Shock as councilors fail to reject golf plan - despite mass objections

https://tfn.scot/news/first-minister-must-step-in-to-save

Gay Scots to be pardoned after historic bill passes

NEWS 7 June 2018 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

A campaign to have those who were convicted for having consensual relationships cleared is celebrating success, with thousands of men affected

https://tfn.scot/news/gay-scots-to-be-pardoned-after-historic-bill-passes

Scots charities win Family Friendly Working award

NEWS 23 March 2018 by Susan Smith

Management

Family Friendly Working Scotland said the two organisations have shown leadership in creating an environment that supports a quality work-life balance

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-charities-win-family-friendly-working-award

Funding for anti-sectarian groups is increased

NEWS 26 March 2018 by Gareth Jones

Culture & Leisure

A total of £515,000 will be split between nine community projects

https://tfn.scot/news/funding-for-anti-sectarian-groups-is-increased

Conversation on mental health launched

NEWS 16 May 2018 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

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A campaign to promote mental health awareness among young people has been launched

https://tfn.scot/news/aim-to-create-conversation-on-mental-health

Public don’t trust charities any more than strangers in street

NEWS 17 April 2018 by Rab Armour

Management

New chair questions public confidence

https://tfn.scot/news/public-dont-trust-charities-anymore-than-strangers-in-street

Children wait more than a year for mental health treatment

NEWS 6 March 2018 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

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Latest waiting figures for child mental health services have shown 40 youngsters waited more than 12 months for treatment

https://tfn.scot/news/children-wait-more-than-a-year-for-mental-health-treatment1

School staff need specialist mental health training

NEWS 17 January 2018 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

A charity has revealed that two thirds of teachers do not feel they have had adequate training

https://tfn.scot/news/school-staff-need-specialist-mental-health-training

Charities celebrate £66 million funding

NEWS 25 January 2017 by Paul Cardwell

Management

People’s Postcode Lottery gala was attended by HRH Prince Charles and Sir David Attenborough

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-celebrate-66-million-of-funding

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Benefits should be automatic and lifelong for people with MND

First minister must step in to save precious habitat from destruction

Gay Scots to be pardoned after historic bill passes

Scots charities win Family Friendly Working award

Funding for anti-sectarian groups is increased

Conversation on mental health launched

Public don’t trust charities any more than strangers in street

Children wait more than a year for mental health treatment

School staff need specialist mental health training

Charities celebrate £66 million funding

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