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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

Management

Funding & Finance

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

Working no longer a reliable route out of poverty

NEWS 23 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

More than half of those in the UK who are living below the poverty line live in a household with at least one adult in work

https://tfn.scot/news/working-no-longer-a-route-out-of-poverty

Income fears as another fundraiser goes to the wall

NEWS 29 July 2015 by Rab Armour

Management

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Concern after another fundraising agency goes to the wall on the back of negative publicity

https://tfn.scot/news/income-fears-as-another-fundraiser-goes-to-the-wall

Bid to keep long-term pain centre open

NEWS 8 June 2015 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Fears for people with long-term pain as three health boards fail to back Gartnavel centre

https://tfn.scot/news/bid-to-keep-long-term-pain-centre-open

The third sector is third rate. Discuss

NEWS 26 August 2015 by Susan Smith

Social Justice & Poverty

3 comments

Third sector leaders debate whether Scottish charities are serving the public well enough

https://tfn.scot/news/the-third-sector-is-third-rate.-discuss

Closing the gap – empowering people with long term conditions

OPINION 5 October 2023 by Jane-Claire Judson

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

Jane-Claire Judson on Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland's new strategy

https://tfn.scot/opinion/closing-the-gap-empowering-people-with-long-term-conditions

Fairness, dignity and respect at the heart of Social Security Scotland

OPINION 8 November 2022 Guest post

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

A system designed by the Scottish public is supporting those most in need

https://tfn.scot/opinion/fairness-dignity-and-respect-at-the-heart-of-social-security-scotland

Cancer Prevention Action Week – the Great British Sarnie Swap

OPINION 20 February 2023 by Melanie Marks Purnode

Culture & Leisure

Health & Social Care

Cut out processed meat to beat disease

https://tfn.scot/opinion/cancer-prevention-action-week-the-great-british-sarnie-swap

Peer Support: Together in a changing world

OPINION 1 May 2023 by Holly Hendry

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

This week is Maternal Mental Health week

https://tfn.scot/opinion/peer-support-together-in-a-changing-world

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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

Working no longer a reliable route out of poverty

Income fears as another fundraiser goes to the wall

Bid to keep long-term pain centre open

The third sector is third rate. Discuss

Closing the gap – empowering people with long term conditions

Fairness, dignity and respect at the heart of Social Security Scotland

Cancer Prevention Action Week – the Great British Sarnie Swap

Peer Support: Together in a changing world

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