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Top companies maintain charitable giving despite falling revenues

NEWS 7 March 2016 by Rab Armour

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Philanthropy remains stable among big companies despite an overall slump in income

https://tfn.scot/news/top-companies-maintain-charitable-giving-despite-falling-revenues

Unions and charities unite over treatment of workers affected by dementia

NEWS 30 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

Unions, charities and academics have united over treatment of workers affected by dementia

https://tfn.scot/news/unions-charities-and-academics-unite-over-treatment-for-workers-affected-by

Benefits cards for claimants and asylum seekers are an assault on human rights

NEWS 17 October 2014 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

Benefits smartcards will "dehumanise" claimants, just like they have asylum seeksrs

https://tfn.scot/news/benefits-cards-for-claimants-and-asylum-seekers-are-an-assault-on-human-rig

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

Age is no barrier to learning digital skills

OPINION 26 August 2015 Guest post

Health & Social Care

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Joyce Lamont, manager of Dalmuir Online, tells how her Silver Surfers have a head start on the younger generation

https://tfn.scot/opinion/age-is-no-barrier-to-learning-digital-skills

Tackling loneliness crucial for Scotland’s future health

OPINION 29 October 2015 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

The third sector plays a vital role in fighting the devastating effects of loneliness. Now the issue must take centre stage says Margaret McCulloch MSP

https://tfn.scot/opinion/tackling-loneliness-crucial-for-scotlands-future-health

Befriending saves lives

OPINION 3 November 2015 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Doreen Graham explains how important local befriending services are to tackling loneliness and improving people's health

https://tfn.scot/opinion/befriending-saves-lives

Activists welcome vote move for 16 and 17 year olds

NEWS 16 December 2014 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

The Prime Minister and First Minister have agreed the power to set the voting age in Scottish Parliament elections should be transferred north of the border

https://tfn.scot/news/rush-to-get-voting-age-changed-for-next-election-after-deal-is-agreed

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What does Brexit mean for disabled people?

Age is no barrier to learning digital skills

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