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Peer support – a beacon of hope in a time of crisis

OPINION 5 September 2023 by Hannah Kane

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

This Sunday is World Suicide Prevention Day. The ask from the World Health Organisation (WHO) is that we ‘Create Hope through Action.’

https://tfn.scot/opinion/peer-support-a-beacon-of-hope-in-a-time-of-crisis

60,000 join World’s Big Sleep Out

NEWS 9 December 2019 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Events calling for an end to homelessness took place in 52 cities across the world, with Scots amongst those taking part

https://tfn.scot/news/50000-join-worlds-big-sleep-out

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Wednesday 24 June

NEWS 24 June 2020 by Gareth Jones

Culture & Leisure

How the third sector is responding to the pandemic #NeverMoreNeeded

https://tfn.scot/news/daily-coronavirus-roundup-for-third-sector-wednesday-24-june

Funding boost for innovative projects

NEWS 12 March 2020 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

The use of Artificial Intelligence to deliver social good is set to be expanded thanks to a £100,000 fund

https://tfn.scot/news/funding-boost-for-innovative-projects

Mental health support for deaf people in Scotland stepped up

NEWS 24 April 2019 by Gareth Jones

Management

Support services for those affected by deafness are being increased, with mental health issues more prevalent within the deaf community

https://tfn.scot/news/mental-health-support-for-deaf-people-in-scotland-stepped-up

Employers shouldn’t ditch offices after Covid

NEWS 13 August 2020 by Gareth Jones

Management

Flexibilty Works has produced new research which shows the majority of Scots would like to blend home working with being in the office

https://tfn.scot/news/employers-shouldnt-ditch-offices-after-covid

One million meals distributed by charity in Glasgow and the west

NEWS 20 May 2020 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland has sent out six months' worth of food in just eight weeks

https://tfn.scot/news/one-million-meals-distributed-by-charity-in-glasgow-and-the-west

Radical revamp of care in Scotland required

NEWS 5 February 2020 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

Lives are being lost to a system that is fractured and bureaucratic, an independent review of care in Scotland has found

https://tfn.scot/news/radical-revamp-of-care-in-scotland-required

10% of Glasgow City Council workers to become mentors for city’s school pupils

NEWS 24 January 2017 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

Glasgow City Council is encouraging its staff by committing to offering them paid leave if they become mentors for the city's care experienced pupils

https://tfn.scot/news/10-of-council-workers-to-become-volunteer-mentors

Shock as health project faces closure

NEWS 11 December 2018 by Gareth Jones

Funding & Finance

Pilton Community Health Project has had its funding slashed by the council and health board operating under Edinburgh Integrated Joint Board

https://tfn.scot/news/shock-as-health-project-faces-closure

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Peer support – a beacon of hope in a time of crisis

60,000 join World’s Big Sleep Out

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Wednesday 24 June

Funding boost for innovative projects

Mental health support for deaf people in Scotland stepped up

Employers shouldn’t ditch offices after Covid

One million meals distributed by charity in Glasgow and the west

Radical revamp of care in Scotland required

10% of Glasgow City Council workers to become mentors for city’s school pupils

Shock as health project faces closure

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