Continuing Turning Point Scotland’s 30-year commitment to helping people who live with problematic alcohol and other drug use, the service will provide an Assertive Outreach and Intensive Case Management Service. Turning Point Scotland understand the assertive outreach approach to be at the heart of a person-centred and flexible model of [...]
TPS Connects Members have just completed a Bushcraft & Life Coaching 8-week programme facilitated by an experienced Buschcraft instructor, Tom. The programme took place across various parks around Glasgow and taught the group many skills such as how to safely set a fire (and clear up after it), how to [...]
Independent Report Highlights Stunning Success of New Approach and Shows a Clear Way Forward A pilot scheme trialling a ‘wrap around’ approach to people at extreme risk – the Overdose Response Team – which has supported more than 800 since its launch in late 2020 has been hailed as a [...]
To celebrate Scottish Learning Disability Week during the first week of May, Turning Point Scotland (TPS) is holding an art exhibition in Dumfries. The exhibition was created by the TPS AccessArt Service, which has provided opportunities for people with complex needs to express themselves through creative outlets for the past [...]
An Aberdeenshire family has made a £1,600 donation to Turning Point Scotland in memory of 24-year-old Kyle. The donation was made to TPS Aberdeenshire Peer Support service that is committed to helping build a vibrant and welcoming recovery community. Kyle, father to an infant daughter, was due to be married [...]
Hear from Senior Nurse Alison, Nurse Kieran and Mental Health Nurse Arran, about why they work at Turning Point Scotland, how their career has developed and why you should apply. [...]
This video explains the purpose and expectation of the Board of Turning Point Scotland. [...]
Today we have submitted our response to Douglas Ross MSP’s proposed Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill. This Private Member’s Bill aims to: We have taken our time to work out how we want to respond to these proposals, because while we welcome the action and commitment from the Scottish [...]
A Digital Harm Reduction Toolkit, designed by Carezapp, is being utilised as part of a wider Harm Reduction response to help prevent and respond to individuals experiencing a crisis within South Lanarkshire. Carezapp allows staff to monitor real-time information to prevent and respond to crisis situations for identified individuals in [...]
Turning Point Scotland has enhanced two of their alcohol and other drug services within the Glasgow area. These improved services aim to reduce the number of drug related fatalities through harm reduction treatment. Both services have been relaunched using a refreshed integrated health and social care model that will look [...]