This Learning Disability Week we’re asked: ‘Do you see me?’ People who rely on social care support services often need help with everyday basics, such as washing and dressing, preparing and eating their meals, medication and personal care. They often also need help to get out and be engaged and [...]
This Learning Disability Week we’re asked: ‘Do you see me?’ We can’t be seen and visible in our home community when we don’t live there, when we’re stuck in hospital or out of area placements. But having a home in the community isn’t all that’s needed. Social opportunities are a [...]
This Learning Disability Week we’re asked: ‘Do you see me?’ For Paul, for a long time, the answer was no, because he was stuck in secure accommodation, away from his home community. Now, Paul is home, but for too many people still trapped in inappropriate out of area placements, we [...]
During Volunteers Week 2025, an Award Ceremony was held at Turning Point Scotland for TPS Connects members that had successfully completed Buddy Training and Volunteer Training. Buddy Training is an 8-week course that commenced in February 2025. This course covered citizenship, relational dynamics, the buddy role, confidence and self- esteem. [...]
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 [...]