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Yemen on the brink of catastrophe, Oxfam report finds

NEWS 21 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart

Environment & International

Yemen has been pushed to the brink of catastrophe by 18 months of war, according to a report from Oxfam

https://tfn.scot/news/yemen-on-the-brink-of-catastrophe-oxfam-report-finds

How charities help offenders turn their lives around

NEWS 12 July 2016 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

Nearly 250 young people with previous convictions have been employed by charities across Scotland, through Community Jobs Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/how-charities-help-offenders-turn-their-lives-around

The NHS needs to shape up says stressed and overworked Scottish nurses

NEWS 18 June 2016 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

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A Royal College of Nurses survey has uncovered disturbing levels of dissatisfaction amongst nurses working in the NHS

https://tfn.scot/news/the-nhs-needs-to-shape-up-says-stressed-and-overworked-scottish-nurses

Scots charity to feed refugees in Lebanon

NEWS 29 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

Mary’s Meals has launched its first ever mission in the Middle East

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-charity-to-feed-refugees-in-lebanon

Scottish mums’ campaign for cancer drug wins victory

NEWS 10 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

The Scottish Medicines Consortium agreed to license a life-extending cancer drug after bowing to the pressure from a group of mums with breastcancer

https://tfn.scot/news/life-extending-cancer-drug-made-available-on-nhs-in-scotland

Volunteers needed urgently for dementia trials

NEWS 19 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

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Those with dementia or experiencing early memory problems are urgently needed for new drug studies say scientists

https://tfn.scot/news/volunteers-needed-urgently-for-dementia-trials-opening-in-scotland

Charities missing out on millions in Gift Aid

NEWS 6 August 2016 by Graham Martin

Management

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Charities recouped a record £1.26 billion in Gift Aid tax relief last year – 20% more than they did five years ago

https://tfn.scot/news/record-amount-gained-from-gift-aid-but-charities-stlll-missing-out-on-billi

A child is counselled for mental trauma every 11 minutes

NEWS 6 February 2017 by Graham Martin

Health & Social Care

More than 50,000 children were counselled by the Childline service last year – an average of one every eleven minutes

https://tfn.scot/news/one-child-every-11-minutes-counselled-for-mental-trauma

Charity says ditch the car and save thousands

NEWS 26 April 2017 by Rab Armour

Environment & International

Huge savings can be achieved if families ditch the car - even for short journeys

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-says-ditch-the-car-and-save-thousands

Chief Encounters: John Macmillan, Eric Liddell Centre

NEWS 19 July 2017 by TFN

Health & Social Care

John Macmillan, chief executive of the Eric Liddell Centre, likes to take to the piste when he's not watching Game of Thrones

https://tfn.scot/news/chief-encounters-john-macmillan-eric-liddell-centre

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Yemen on the brink of catastrophe, Oxfam report finds

How charities help offenders turn their lives around

The NHS needs to shape up says stressed and overworked Scottish nurses

Scots charity to feed refugees in Lebanon

Scottish mums’ campaign for cancer drug wins victory

Volunteers needed urgently for dementia trials

Charities missing out on millions in Gift Aid

A child is counselled for mental trauma every 11 minutes

Charity says ditch the car and save thousands

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