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  • 01/10/202503/10/2025
  • Alcohol and Other Drugs

Turning Point Scotland launch Naboxone in Scotland

Alongside South Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership, Turning Point Scotland are proud to announce Scotland’s first live Naboxone. Naboxone cabinets allow the public to access Naloxone 24 hours/7 days a week to reverse opioid overdoses. This cabinet is situated on Larkhall Union Street, close to Larkhall Pharmacy, 78 Union Street. [...]

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  • 23/09/202523/09/2025
  • Alcohol and Other Drugs

Alcohol-Specific Deaths 2024

We are deeply saddened and concerned to learn that 1,185 people died from an alcohol-specific death in 2024. This number is not enough to fully capture the harm alcohol does in our society – not just to the person, but to their families and communities. Unlike other drugs, alcohol is [...]

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  • 23/09/202523/09/2025
  • Alcohol and Other Drugs

Alcohol-Specific Deaths Policy Statement

We cannot ignore the fact that the majority of people who die from an alcohol-specific death also live in the most deprived areas of Scotland, despite high levels of alcohol consumption amongst those in more affluent areas. There is no doubt that larger structural forces are at play which have [...]

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  • 05/09/202505/09/2025
  • Autism

Social Care and Human Rights: From Promises to Reality

People with disabilities are protected by a framework of international and domestic legislation, a framework that acknowledges that historically, they have been marginalised, discriminated against and denied their human rights. As a society we have repeatedly committed to doing better, to ensuring that people have the support that they need [...]

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  • 04/09/202504/09/2025
  • Autism

Our Shared Ambition for the Future of Social Care and Support in Scotland

We talk a good game on social care in Scotland. Our Government have made bold commitments, passed solid legislation, but what we haven’t done is follow through on delivering the promised change in people’s lives. Our implementation gap is huge. The Keys to Life Learning Disability Strategy made strong commitments on what [...]

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  • 03/09/202505/09/2025
  • Autism

Scotland’s Social Care Crisis

Next week we will mark Scottish Learning Disability Week in the way we always do – by showcasing and celebrating the people we support, the lives they lead and the part they play in our communities.  But this year, we also need to take this opportunity to talk about how [...]

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  • 02/09/202502/09/2025
  • Alcohol and Other Drugs

Turning Point Scotland on Drug Related Deaths statistics for 2025

Last year, when Scotland’s drug related death statistics were published, we shared our frustration, our disappointment, that despite three years of a National Mission, an unprecedented investment and the declaration of a public health emergency, people were still dying.  Now we’re another year on, and more lives have been lost. It [...]

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  • 04/07/202531/07/2025
  • Homelessness and Prevention

Turning Point Scotland signs Homelessness Alliance for Employers

Turning Point Scotland has signed up to the Homelessness Alliance for Employers, contributing towards the collective goal of ending homelessness. As allies, we have committed to working towards three pledges:• Help end homelessness in local communities through fundraising, raising awareness, partnerships and volunteering.• Adopt fairer employment and recruitment policies and [...]

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  • 20/06/202520/06/2025
  • Autism

This Learning Disability Week we’re asked: ‘Do you see me?’

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 [...]

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  • 19/06/2025
  • Autism

This Learning Disability Week we’re asked: ‘Do you see me?’

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 [...]

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