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). [...]
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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 [...]
Continuing Turning Point Scotland’s 30-year commitment to helping people who live with problematic alcohol and other drug use, the service will provide an Assertive Outreach and Intensive Case Management Service. Turning Point Scotland understand the assertive outreach approach to be at the heart of a person-centred and flexible model of [...]
TPS Connects Members have just completed a Bushcraft & Life Coaching 8-week programme facilitated by an experienced Buschcraft instructor, Tom. The programme took place across various parks around Glasgow and taught the group many skills such as how to safely set a fire (and clear up after it), how to [...]
Independent Report Highlights Stunning Success of New Approach and Shows a Clear Way Forward A pilot scheme trialling a ‘wrap around’ approach to people at extreme risk – the Overdose Response Team – which has supported more than 800 since its launch in late 2020 has been hailed as a [...]
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 [...]
An Aberdeenshire family has made a £1,600 donation to Turning Point Scotland in memory of 24-year-old Kyle. The donation was made to TPS Aberdeenshire Peer Support service that is committed to helping build a vibrant and welcoming recovery community. Kyle, father to an infant daughter, was due to be married [...]