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 [...]
As an organisation we are saddened to confirm the closure of the 218 service in February 2024 The innovative 218 service opened its doors in December 2003. We have created this short film to capture the knowledge, skills and commitment of the staff and the difference it made to so [...]
Turning Point Scotland continues to be committed to undertaking the Gender Pay Gap Analysis and this year’s results are testament to our positive action for equality and diversity to ensure fairness and transparency. We have no gap in pay between men and women. Our mean gap is 0% and our [...]
Turning Point Scotland North Ayrshire Prevention, Early intervention and Recovery (PEAR) Service hosted a visit from Glasgow Clan Ice Hockey at Ardeer Community Centre this week. Cody Sol, Bryce Reddick and Dyson Stevenson came along to speak to staff and people supported by PEAR and Turnaround service about setting goals, [...]
We are delighted to announce that Turning Point Scotland has successfully achieved the prestigious Platinum accreditation, the highest level of Investors in People (IIP) endorsement available. Turning Point Scotland is among the top 6% of organisations to achieve platinum status, demonstrating our commitment to our people and strong focus on good [...]
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 & [...]
Our social media recently featured Service Manager’s from our Homelessness and Prevention services detailing what makes their service successful and challenging the stigma around Homelessness. At Turning Point Scotland, we are known for our ability to develop and deliver services based on best practice, policy and legislation. However, we are [...]
I bet we’ve all also had times in our lives where our inability to make a decision has led to a situation where not making any decision becomes a decision itself, usually with dire consequences too. Today, I want to share the story of the national 218 women’s justice service aimed [...]
Turning Point Scotland’s North Lanarkshire Crisis Outreach service in Airdrie hosted a Launch Day this week, inviting key partners from across the community. The new service located in Stirling House began delivering support to people to increase their engagement with alcohol and other drugs services, in November 2023. About 100 [...]
Turning Point Scotland are saddened to confirm the closure of 218 service. For 20 years, 218 delivered a significant service providing options to improve the outcomes for women involved in the justice system and to address the root causes of their offending. The 218 service worked with approximately 50 women [...]