The day is not for celebration but reflection. Poor physical and mental health can be both a cause and effect of a person’s situation leading to homelessness. Homelessness is a complex social problem with many interrelated causes and effects that impact on mental wellbeing. Homelessness starts in our communities where [...]
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 [...]
A new recovery group supported by Turning Point Scotland (TPS) has been formed in Turriff using funds raised at the Let’s Kick This Together charity match. Hosted by Turriff Football Club at The Haughs in June the inaugural event raised more than £11,200, which was split between TPS and Home [...]
Introduced in 1971, the Misuse of Drugs Act is at the root of all law, policy and practice around drugs in our society, and people who use them. It created the drugs classification system, made the possession and distribution of these classified drugs illegal, and tied the penalties for breaking [...]
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 [...]
Turning Point Scotland experts in alcohol and other drugs, justice and policy highlight key issues of the ongoing debate around drug law reform, with a focus on reviewing the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971). [...]
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 [...]
Last week, Turning Point Scotland welcomed international visitors from Boston, Massachusetts, Natalie and Haim. Natalie has spent the last 2 years employed in Boston Mayor’s Office working on policies and programmes related to homelessness, substance use, and harm reduction. On her visit to Glasgow, Natalie wanted to meet with Turning [...]
Turning Point Scotland is launching a series of films advocating action on drug law reform. The films explain why reform is necessary and what action can be taken now. [...]
A new campaign has been launched by Turning Point Scotland advocating action on drug law reform. A series of five films feature in the campaign from the leading social care developer and provider in Scotland, explaining why reform is necessary and what action can be taken now. The films have [...]