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  • 20/08/202429/08/2024
  • Autism

TPS Connects Conference 2024

Turning Point Scotland recently held their Bi-annual TPS Connects Conference at The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel. Originally established in 2011, the TPS Connects Conference is a two-day event for people supported by Turning Point Scotland Learning Disability services. The first day began with a warm welcome from Craig Winter, Director [...]

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  • 25/04/202418/12/2024
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Coming Home Implementation report launched in line with the Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill

The consultation on the Scottish Government’s proposed Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill has just closed, and I have mixed feelings. The first thing to say is that this is a good thing, an important thing to be happening.  By working on this Bill the Scottish Government are giving voice [...]

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  • 06/03/202429/08/2024
  • Learning Disability

Turning Point Scotland’s AccessArt launched new Passengers Exhibition

This Friday, Turning Point Scotland’s AccessArt will open the Passengers Exhibition at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. The new exhibition was inspired by AccessArt participant Jim Lynn who has a passion for model buses, owning a growing collection of more than 400 miniature vehicles. Turning Point Scotland Senior Arts & [...]

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  • 06/11/202329/08/2024
  • Learning Disability

Turning Point Scotland celebrates Positive Behaviour Support team one-year milestone

Turning Point Scotland’s Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Team has celebrated one year since it was established to improve the quality of life for people with learning disabilities. People with learning disabilities or complex needs can often find themselves in situations where they are unable to communicate a need or want. [...]

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  • 01/11/202329/08/2024
  • Learning Disability

Lead Practitioner from Turning Point Scotland wins coveted award

Kathleen (Kate) Kirkpatrick from Dumfries and Galloway was presented with Turning Point Scotland’s Wendy Spencer Award for going the extra mile and consistently exemplifying the organisational values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity. The award ceremony took place on Tuesday 24th October in Glasgow, as part of Turning Point Scotland’s [...]

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  • 19/05/202329/08/2024
  • Learning Disability

Kiltwalk duo raise more than £1000 for Turning Point Scotland

Fiona Kirkpatrick and Pamela Durk raise £1025 for Turning Point Scotland’s Inverclyde Service. The pair completed The Kiltwalk – Big Stroll, 14 miles from Clydebank to Balloch Country Park, earlier this month. Fiona and Pamela also held a raffle to win a hamper of Clarins luxurious beauty products from Pamela’s [...]

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  • 16/09/202229/08/2024
  • Learning Disability

TPS Connects Conference returns

After 4 years, the TPS Connects Conference returned with energy and enthusiasm. Originally established in 2011, the TPS Connects Conference is a two-day event for people supported by TPS Learning Disability services. The conference is traditionally every two years but due to Covid-19 it has been postponed. The theme this [...]

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  • 17/08/202229/08/2024
  • Learning Disability

Hera Grange celebrated during Open Day

Yesterday an official Open Day was held to celebrate Turning Point Scotland’s new Hera Grange housing in Dumfries, which provides care and support services to tenants enabling them to be part of the community. Hera Grange, which boasts 11 bungalows, a staff and resident activity hub as well as integrated [...]

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  • 01/08/202229/08/2024
  • Learning Disability

Colin pursues Powerchair Football goals with support of Turning Point Scotland

Scotland’s Powerchair Football player Colin Shields is pursuing his sporting ambitions with support from the Turning Point Scotland North Lanarkshire service. Staff will accompany Colin to Geneva, Switzerland for the European Powerchair Football Association (EPFA) Cup from August 22-26, which gives nations a chance to develop for qualification at higher [...]

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  • 04/05/202229/08/2024
  • Learning Disability

Turning Point Scotland’s AccessArt Service opens art exhibition to celebrate Scottish Learning Disability Week

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 [...]

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