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Exclusive: charities blackmailed into dropping work scheme

NEWS 29 April 2015 by Rab Armour

Management

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Workfare campaigners is accused of blackmailing and bullying charities taking part in government work schemes

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-charities-blackmailed-into-dropping-workfare

We shouldn’t pretend we aren’t human

OPINION 9 April 2020 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Pat Armstrong reflects on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting her personally and stresses the importance of thinking about your wellbeing

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-shouldnt-pretend-we-arent-human

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

“A wonderful example of the difference effective services can make to both individuals and communities.”

OPINION 2 October 2024 by Simon Phillips

Simon Phillips of WithYou on the importance of ensuring timely, effective alcohol support services are available in communities across Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-wonderful-example-of-the-difference-effective-services-can-make-to-both-individuals-and-communities

Scotland’s charities cannot afford to overlook employment law changes

OPINION 15 April 2024 by Daniel Gorry

Management

Significant changes in the laws governing work are underway - some of which could have a considerable impact on the third sector

https://tfn.scot/opinion/scotlands-charities-cannot-afford-to-overlook-employment-law-changes

Supporting people before, during and after residential rehabilitation

OPINION 16 May 2024 by Louise Stewart

Health & Social Care

Our Prehab service helps people to change harmful behaviours and make healthier choices

https://tfn.scot/opinion/supporting-people-before-during-and-after-residential-rehabilitation

The largest poverty indicator that nobody's talking about

OPINION 11 October 2023 by Jade Stein

Social Justice & Poverty

Engender's Jade Stein explores the need to make visible how poverty and economic inequality are experienced at higher rates by women and marginalised groups across our society

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-largest-poverty-indicator-that-no-ones-talking-about

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

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

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