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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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Child neglect: the tensions between care and justice

OPINION 11 December 2018 Guest post
Health & Social Care
Joanna Barrett explores why incidents of child cruelty have been growing in England but going down in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/child-neglect-the-tensions-between-care-and-justice

Could it be Universal Credit rather than Brexit that finishes off the Tories?

OPINION 7 January 2019 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
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Graham Martin argues that the Brexit obsessed Tories could be blind-sighted by Universal Credit

https://tfn.scot/opinion/could-it-be-universal-credit-rather-than-brexit-that-finishes-off-the-torie

Seescape is making waves for those with sight impairment

OPINION 14 January 2019 Guest post
Management
Carl Hodson on charity's name change

https://tfn.scot/opinion/seescape-is-making-waves-for-those-with-sight-impairment

Carers must be respected and recognised

OPINION 8 June 2016 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
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​Susan Petty, a full-time carer, believes the role of those caring for loved ones is undervalued despite carers saving the state billions

https://tfn.scot/opinion/carers-must-be-respected-and-recognised

Social Care is a crucial investment in the people of Scotland

OPINION 17 June 2016 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
​Tressa Burke reiterates is having a blether about disabled people's right to Self Directed Support as part of a national campaign #SDSblether

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-care-is-a-crucial-investment-in-the-people-of-scotland

What does Brexit mean for disabled people?

OPINION 28 June 2016 Guest post
Health & Social Care
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Tressa Burke considers the implications of Brexit on the disabled community and their fight for the right to independent living

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-does-brexit-mean-for-disabled-people

2015: The year for climate action

OPINION 19 January 2015 Guest post
Environment & International
Tom Ballantine on why we should all be connecting with the global climate movement

https://tfn.scot/opinion/2015-the-year-for-climate-action

We must be more than just the frontline

OPINION 27 January 2015 Guest post
Health & Social Care
Calum Irving argues that Scotland will have to invest in third sector support bodies if it is to protect front-line health and care services

https://tfn.scot/opinion/its-all-about-the-frontline-isnt-it

It’s young adult carers’ time to be heard

OPINION 29 January 2015 Guest post
Families & Young People
Paul Traynor of Carers Trust Scotland on how everyone can improve the lives of the thousands of young adult carers in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/its-young-adult-carers-time-to-be-heard

Young people need to take the bull by the horns to end child poverty

OPINION 17 March 2015 Guest post
Families & Young People
Joshua McCormick MSYP met with Tam Baillie, Scotland’s commissioner for children and young people and was left inspired

https://tfn.scot/opinion/young-people-need-to-take-the-bull-by-the-horns-to-end-child-poverty

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2025. 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.