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Global dementia conference explores the possibility of cure

NEWS 8 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

Speakers from all over the world debated the latest dementia advances and findings at Alzheimer Scotland's flagship event

https://tfn.scot/news/global-dementia-conference-explores-possibility-of-cures-and-better-approac

Petition to ban pro-rape events in Scotland this weekend

NEWS 1 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Social Justice & Poverty

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Militant misogynist Roosh V says rape should not punishable by law when done off public grounds

https://tfn.scot/news/bid-to-ban-pro-rape-events-in-scotland

1,000 Scots with brain disorders in older people’s care homes

NEWS 1 March 2016 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

An Sue Ryder investigation has uncovered shocking numbers of adults with brain disorders missing out on treatment in older people's care homes

https://tfn.scot/news/1000-scots-with-brain-disorders-in-older-peoples-care-homes

Equality campaigner honoured at LGBTI awards

NEWS 11 September 2015 by Graham Martin

Culture & Leisure

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The work of one of Scotland’s most tireless equality campaigners was celebrated at the first ever Scottish LGBTI awards

https://tfn.scot/news/equality-campaigner-honoured-at-lgbti-awards

Children in foster care learn to love Christmas once again through consistency and commitment

OPINION 22 December 2025 by Sandy Mayhew

Families & Young People

Health & Social Care

Sandy Mayhew looks at the emotional toll the festive season can take

https://tfn.scot/opinion/children-in-foster-care-learn-to-love-christmas-once-again-through-consistency-and-commitment

Dyslexia: it all comes down to one letter

OPINION 4 February 2026 by Katie Carmichael

Families & Young People

Health & Social Care

Katie Carmichael asks: what barriers does Scotland need to break down to become a dyslexia-friendly nation?

https://tfn.scot/opinion/dyslexia-it-all-comes-down-to-one-letter

400 asylum seekers forced into shared accommodation despite lockdown

NEWS 12 May 2020 by Gavin Stuart

Regeneration & Housing

Charity demands answers from Home Office and Mears Group after death of Syrian refugee.

https://tfn.scot/news/400-asylum-seekers-forced-into-shared-accommodation-despite-lockdown

Increase in Scots living with MS

NEWS 4 February 2020 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

More than 15,000 people are now living with the condition, research has shown

https://tfn.scot/news/increase-in-scots-living-with-ms

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

Coronavirus: voluntary sector rises to the challenge to help those in need

NEWS 17 March 2020 by Rab Armour

Management

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Scotland's communities respond to help those most in need

https://tfn.scot/news/community-efforts-soar-as-sector-tackles-lockdown

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Global dementia conference explores the possibility of cure

Petition to ban pro-rape events in Scotland this weekend

1,000 Scots with brain disorders in older people’s care homes

Equality campaigner honoured at LGBTI awards

Children in foster care learn to love Christmas once again through consistency and commitment

Dyslexia: it all comes down to one letter

400 asylum seekers forced into shared accommodation despite lockdown

Increase in Scots living with MS

Radical revamp of care in Scotland required

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