Turning Point Scotland has received a generous donation from the estate of a long-time resident, Carol, whose friendly personality and love for life left a lasting legacy at Turning Point Scotland’s South Ayrshire service, where she lived for over 20 years. Carol was a well-known and much-loved member of the [...]
Turning Point Scotland and Fife Council today released the Whole System Approach (WSA) Fife Learning Partner Inception Report detailing the first quarterly Learning Cycle of our innovative ‘test of change’. Our organisation has been working in partnership with Fife Council over the past two years on housing and homelessness. Together [...]
AccessArt Needs Your Support! Since 2002, AccessArt a unique arts service in Dumfries & Galloway, has provided a creative and inclusive space for people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent individuals. Through workshops, exhibitions, and a supportive community, participants have developed confidence, self-expression, and a sense of belonging. Now, due to [...]
We are proud to announce Turning Point Scotland has been ranked in the Top 10 Sunday Times Best Places to Work: Big Organisation, in partnership with WorkL. In addition, we have been highly commended as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQIA+ employees; a reflection of our strong commitment to [...]
Stronger Together: How Community Transforms Mental Health This Mental Health Awareness Week, Turning Point Scotland is celebrating the power of community; a lifeline for so many people on their mental health journey. When we feel connected, supported and seen, our wellbeing can thrive. Community is more than just a word, [...]
Turning Point Scotland are delighted to be partnered with seven other charities- Access to Industry, Action for Children, Apex Scotland, Barnardo’s, Circle, Families Outside, and Sacro to deliver Upside which offers consistent, trauma-informed and person-centred support across the country. Upside focuses on reducing reoffending, supporting reintegration, and improving outcomes for [...]
Turning Point Scotland’s Aberdeen Gateway Support service closed today having successfully achieved its purpose, shortening the time people at risk of homelessness are in accommodation based support by over 80%. In the first year after the service opened in April 2023, Turning Point Scotland has reduced the time people they [...]
Turning Point Scotland are truly sorry to hear of the passing of the Minister of Alcohol and other Drugs Christina McKelvie. We recognise and appreciate Christina’s dedication to our sector and her interest in Turning Point Scotland’s harm reduction and recovery focused services. Patricia Tracey, Head of Alcohol and other [...]
In 1994, Turning Point Scotland Patron, Princess Diana attended the opening of the service which was as a radical and innovative response to prevent drug deaths. Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Crisis Service offers integrated health and social care which provides low threshold, direct access services for people experiencing a crisis [...]
Turning Point Scotland recently took part in the People’s Panel on reducing drug harm and deaths in Scotland. The panel brought together a small, representative sample of the population to learn about the current state of drug related harms and deaths, and to make a series of recommendations on what [...]