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We must save lives but also focus on prevention

OPINION 2 September 2025 by Louise Stewart

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Drug-related deaths may have dropped but much more preventative action is needed, says Louise Stewart

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-must-save-lives-but-also-focus-on-prevention

Consolidation is key to enhancing grant support for women and vulnerable people in Scotland

OPINION 26 September 2025 by Andrew Tweedy

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Funding & Finance

https://tfn.scot/opinion/consolidation-is-key-to-enhancing-grant-support-for-women-and-vulnerable-people-in-scotland

Vital mental health service for pupils in Fife axed

NEWS 3 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

Penumbra has hit out at Fife Council after it confirmed its £200,000 funding to provide mental health services in schools will not be renewed

https://tfn.scot/news/Vital-mental-health-service-for-pupils-in-Fife-axed

Scotland’s top social media charity bosses named

NEWS 29 November 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

Three charity bosses in Scotland have made a list of the best social media chief executives from across the UK

https://tfn.scot/news/scotlands-top-social-media-charity-bosses-named

Cancer patients complain about insensitive staff and chaotic systems

NEWS 4 October 2016 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

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A major survey of Scottish cancer patients has uncovered a series of criticisms of NHS staff, systems and treatment plans

https://tfn.scot/news/cancer-patients-complain-about-insensitive-staff-and-chaotic-systems

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector

FEATURE 24 April 2020 by Rab Armour

Regeneration & Housing

Scotland's communities respond to the pandemic

https://tfn.scot/features/daily-coronavirus-roundup-for-third-sector6

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Monday 11 May

FEATURE 11 May 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

How the sector is responding to the pandemic #NeverMoreNeeded

https://tfn.scot/features/daily-coronavirus-roundup-for-third-sector-monday-11-may

Should charities only hold ethical investments?

OPINION 20 April 2016 Guest post

Management

Julie Hutchison was at an Edinburgh International Science Festival event on the pros and cons of divesting from companies on ethical grounds

https://tfn.scot/opinion/should-charities-only-hold-ethical-investments

Want to win your campaign? Get a lawyer!

OPINION 21 October 2015 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Tim Shayler, a pro-bono lawyer, reckons campaigning is far more effective if your cause is constructed around a legal framework

https://tfn.scot/opinion/wan-to-win-your-campaign-get-a-lawyer

Even volunteers need to retire

OPINION 12 August 2015 Guest post

Culture & Leisure

Eta Thomson has lived a life less ordinary volunteering across the world. Now she plans to tackle some home-based challenges

https://tfn.scot/opinion/even-volunteers-need-to-retire

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We must save lives but also focus on prevention

Consolidation is key to enhancing grant support for women and vulnerable people in Scotland

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Scotland’s top social media charity bosses named

Cancer patients complain about insensitive staff and chaotic systems

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Monday 11 May

Should charities only hold ethical investments?

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