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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 & [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]