The fake text messages that can cost you thousands - By Gillian Fyfe, Third Force News (TFN)
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16 March 2026
by Gillian Fyfe
Scams are on the rise warns Gillian Fyfe
Mobile phones are great for keeping in touch and getting online - but what we’re seeing more and more are texts that are actually scams.
How many of us have received a message and thought, or almost thought, is this genuine? How many of us acted on such messages, sharing our details or banking information, only to then realise this was a clever trick that we fell for? How many of us have felt embarrassed, or lost money as a result? The answer is far too many unfortunately.
Dementia project at rewilding estate brings people closer to nature - By Graham Martin, Third Force News (TFN)
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13 March 2026
by Graham Martin
It will boost physical, social and mental wellbeing
An innovative new project to support wellbeing by helping people living with dementia get closer to nature is taking place at a major rewilding estate in the Highlands.
HRA (Health Research Authority) HRA Now - Study set-up at site survey 2026, 16th March 2026
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) - Health and Social Care e-Bulletin Mon 16/03/2026
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 14/03/2026
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 14/03/2026
Dyslexia teacher training places to double thanks to Scottish Government funding. Katie Carmichael, Third Force News (TFN)
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11 March 2026
by Katie Carmichael
Katie Carmichael on a groundbreaking programme, co-delivered by Dyslexia Scotland and Education Scotland
Places on a pioneering teacher training programme in dyslexia and inclusive practice are set to double following new funding from the Scottish Government
The groundbreaking programme, co-delivered by Dyslexia Scotland and Education Scotland, leads to the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) Professional Recognition Award in Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice. The course equips teachers and lecturers with the knowledge and practical tools needed to create dyslexia-friendly learning environments in Scottish schools and colleges.
Assisted dying in Scotland: let’s separate fear from fact. Emma Cooper, Third Force News (TFN)
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5 March 2026
by Emma Cooper
Emma Cooper of Friends At The End (FATE) shares her views on why assisted dying needs to be offered as a choice for terminally ill Scots
There are just two weeks until MSPs vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
Social security law update. CPAG in Scotland, Third Force News (TFN)
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CPAG in Scotland
Social security law can change from day to day and advisers need to keep abreast of developments to advise their clients correctly. Arranged under topic headings and concentrating on regulations and caselaw, this essential one-day course looks at the most important changes in benefit law in Scotland and the UK from the previous six months.
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 06/03/2026
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 06/03/2026
Survey - Interactive Fife Food and Drink app - Fife Council's People’s Panel
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Dear People’s Panel Member
Fife Council's Economic Development Team (InvestFife), has asked us to share details about this survey with you.
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Are banking hubs the answer to bank branch closures? By Sarah-Jayne Dunn, Third Force News (TFN)
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2 March 2026
by Sarah-Jayne Dunn
Sarah-Jayne Dunn on the accessibility of cash – and more
It feels like every day we hear about yet another bank branch closing. It’s a trend that has been driven by the fact that many of us find it more convenient (and banks certainly find it cheaper) to bank digitally.
“Point of no return”: Warning over Scotland’s social care crisis. By Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN)
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17 September 2025
by Niall Christie
Unite the Union puts workers’ demands centre of nationwide campaign to fix critical sector.
Unite the union has launched a nationwide campaign putting the demands of social care workers at the centre of the solutions needed to fix the crisis impacting the sector.
HRA (Health Research Authority) HRA public involvement newsletter, 4th March 2026
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National Autistic Society announces grants for charity projects supporting autistic people. By Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN)
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27 February 2026
by Niall Christie
A charity in Scotland is among the recipients
The National Autistic Society has announced this year’s successful charities who are to be awarded grants for their work to support autistic people and their families.
The charity launched the annual Boshier Grant Scheme in 2023, in partnership with Thea and Peter Boshier.
Government told to “fund social care like it matters” By Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN)
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11 February 2026
by Niall Christie
CCPS warns of estimated £19million funding shortfall identified in budget.
The Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland (CCPS) is calling on the Scottish Government to reverse a decision made in this year’s budget which is projected to create a shortfall of around £19m across the social care sector.
Urgent warning sounded over the future of Scotland's social care services - By Graham Martin from Third Force News (TFN)
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27 February 2026
by Graham Martin
Cuts will impact crucial services and third sector organisations
An alarm bell has been rung on the future of social care services in Scotland.
Audit Scotland has produced a report saying that mounting financial pressures are forcing tough decisions on the country’s Integrated Joint Boards (IJBs), which are leading to devastating cuts.
Naidex returns to the NEC Birmingham (March 25–26),
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Care Inspectorate Provider update for children and young people's services from the Care Inspectorate Tue 03/03/2026
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Care Inspectorate Newsletter Provider update for adult and older people's services from the Care Inspectorate Tue 03/03/2026
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GSS Health and social care newsletter - March 2026 From Government Statistical Service 02/03/2026
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) - Health and Social Care e-Bulletin Mon 03/03/2026
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HRA (Health Research Authority) HRA Latest - 27 February 2026
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 27/02/2026
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Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Newsletter. News and events from across the Third Sector Fri 27/02/2026
CyberScotland - CyberScotland Bulletin - February 2026 Fri 27-02-2026
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Care Inspectorate. Care News from the Care Inspectorate Thu 26/02/2026
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Care Inspectorate Newsletter Provider update for adult and older people's services from the Care Inspectorate Mon 23/02/2026
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Care Inspectorate Newsletter Provider update for adult and older people's services from the Care Inspectorate Mon 23/02/2026
Care Inspectorate Provider update for children and young people's services from the Care Inspectorate Mon 23/02/2026
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Call for new Disabled People’s Access and Opportunities Bill from Scottish charity. By Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN)
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17 February 2026
by Niall Christie
The campaign was launched by Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland
A Scottish spina bifada charity has launched a new campaign pushing for a bill which would increase opportunities for disabled people across the country.
Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland has launched its Choose Opportunity campaign, which would aim to lift disabled people out of poverty and break down barriers to opportunity.
Care homes for adults design guide - Care Inspectorate
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This updated design guide describes and illustrates what good building design looks like for care homes for adults. It provides guidance for those designing a new building or registering a premises that was previously registered as a care home. We recognise that some new care homes were already in the design process at the point that this guidance was published previously. Therefore, new build care homes will only be expected to comply with this guidance where the design and planning phase commenced following the publication of this document.
The above information is from a Care Inspectorate Newsletter Provider update for adult and older people's services from the Care Inspectorate Thu 12/02/2026
News from the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Wed 11/02/2026
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- Pension-age disability payment - CPAG in Scotland
- Council Tax Reduction: why we need to spread the word - Myles Fitt head of financial health at Citizens Advice Scotland.
- NHS Health Research Authority Clinical Trials update - 28 January 2026
- Resolutions for Universal Credit, by Erica Young, Citizens Advice Scotland.
- Grants programme announced to support free legal advice in Scotland, by Niall Christie, Third Force News (TFN)
- Fuel fund helps thousands to stay connected, Rab Armour, Third Force News (TFN)
- Funding Opportunities from Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Health and Social Care e-Bulletin Mon 19/01/2026
- Sign up for Fife Council Bin Notifications
- Fife Council Garden Care Scheme
- Rights. Equality. Inclusion. - (The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) Third Force News (TFN) )
- Fife Voluntary Action (FVA) Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is Now Open Wed 24/09/2025
- RNIB Scotland election manifesto launched: action needed on sight loss and to improve lives - Third Force News (TFN)
- Heating cost help - Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland
- Heating cost help - Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland
- Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland
- Heating cost help - Winter Heating Payment (WHP) has replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment (CWP) in Scotland
- Briefing on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at House of Commons - Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Fife Centre for Equalities, Equalities Digest Week Commencing 17 June 2024
- Use of raw flour - Care Inspectorate
- Newly revised SSSC codes for social service workers and employers - Care Inspectorate Thu 02/05/2024
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