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“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

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

100 comments

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

Exploitation happening across Scotland

NEWS 26 October 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

The first national study of child sexual exploitation in Scotland has been published

https://tfn.scot/news/exploitation-happening-across-scotland

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

Employers shouldn’t ditch offices after Covid

NEWS 13 August 2020 by Gareth Jones

Management

Flexibilty Works has produced new research which shows the majority of Scots would like to blend home working with being in the office

https://tfn.scot/news/employers-shouldnt-ditch-offices-after-covid

Covid-19 fund donates over £7m to help those affected by domestic abuse

NEWS 17 March 2021 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Funding & Finance

Women's Aid groups across the UK are set to benefit from the fund from insurance industry

https://tfn.scot/news/covid-19-fund-donates-over-7m-to-help-those-affected-by-domestic-abuse

Thousands of Scots still trapped in unsuitable temporary housing

NEWS 1 April 2022 by Rab Armour

Regeneration & Housing

Impact of this on families can be devastating

https://tfn.scot/news/thousands-of-scots-still-trapped-in-unsuitable-temporary-housing

Charities welcome improved law limiting cruel sports in Scotland

NEWS 25 February 2022 by Niall Christie

Environment & International

1 comment

“A real ban on fox hunting is something that the Scottish people overwhelmingly support."

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-welcome-improved-law-limiting-cruel-sports-in-scotland

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

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

Dyslexia: it all comes down to one letter

Petition to ban pro-rape events in Scotland this weekend

Exploitation happening across Scotland

400 asylum seekers forced into shared accommodation despite lockdown

Employers shouldn’t ditch offices after Covid

Covid-19 fund donates over £7m to help those affected by domestic abuse

Thousands of Scots still trapped in unsuitable temporary housing

Charities welcome improved law limiting cruel sports in Scotland

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