Turning Point Scotland
@turningpointsco.bsky.social
We are a social care charity providing services to adults with complex needs. Because People Matter. Registered Charity SC028827. Company No: SC194639.
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Here's this week's 5️⃣ Things which includes:
🏊♂️ Inverclyde Leisure
🤝 @turningpointsco.bsky.social
⚓ @cmassets.bsky.social event in the @parliament.scot
🎂 @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social
🎤 Magic Torch Comics CIC
🏊♂️ Inverclyde Leisure
🤝 @turningpointsco.bsky.social
⚓ @cmassets.bsky.social event in the @parliament.scot
🎂 @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social
🎤 Magic Torch Comics CIC
November 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Here's this week's 5️⃣ Things which includes:
🏊♂️ Inverclyde Leisure
🤝 @turningpointsco.bsky.social
⚓ @cmassets.bsky.social event in the @parliament.scot
🎂 @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social
🎤 Magic Torch Comics CIC
🏊♂️ Inverclyde Leisure
🤝 @turningpointsco.bsky.social
⚓ @cmassets.bsky.social event in the @parliament.scot
🎂 @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social
🎤 Magic Torch Comics CIC
Our Annual Report 2024-2025 explores a year of organisational development, including the implementation of Turning Point Scotland’s new strategy, staff success across the country, an overview of justice services and innovative prevention approaches.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Our Annual Report 2024-2025 explores a year of organisational development, including the implementation of Turning Point Scotland’s new strategy, staff success across the country, an overview of justice services and innovative prevention approaches.
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Do you have experience of working with vulnerable people and an understanding of alcohol and other drugs related harm? Lead Practitioner (Alcohol & Other Drugs) role with @turningpointsco.bsky.social
📍Edinburgh
💷 £26,076 – £29,144
📅Full time
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#HarmReduction
📍Edinburgh
💷 £26,076 – £29,144
📅Full time
tinyurl.com/cj2rh8n6
#HarmReduction
Lead Practitioner (Alcohol & Other Drugs) with Turning Point Scotland – Goodmoves
We are hiring! - Work with UsDo you have experience of working with vulnerable people and an understanding of alcohol and other drugs related harm?If this is you, we have exciting opportunities...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Do you have experience of working with vulnerable people and an understanding of alcohol and other drugs related harm? Lead Practitioner (Alcohol & Other Drugs) role with @turningpointsco.bsky.social
📍Edinburgh
💷 £26,076 – £29,144
📅Full time
tinyurl.com/cj2rh8n6
#HarmReduction
📍Edinburgh
💷 £26,076 – £29,144
📅Full time
tinyurl.com/cj2rh8n6
#HarmReduction
Our South Ayrshire service was happy to host Siobhian Brown MSP this morning to speak about issues in social care impacting the local area.
Siobhan met with Service Manager Julie Anne McGhee and Director of Business Development and Improvement Craig Winter.
Siobhan met with Service Manager Julie Anne McGhee and Director of Business Development and Improvement Craig Winter.
October 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Our South Ayrshire service was happy to host Siobhian Brown MSP this morning to speak about issues in social care impacting the local area.
Siobhan met with Service Manager Julie Anne McGhee and Director of Business Development and Improvement Craig Winter.
Siobhan met with Service Manager Julie Anne McGhee and Director of Business Development and Improvement Craig Winter.
At Turning Point Scotland, we believe that homelessness can and should be prevented whenever possible and when it does occur, it should be as brief as possible and an unrepeated experience.
Read our full blog here ⬇
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Read our full blog here ⬇
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October 10, 2025 at 8:19 AM
At Turning Point Scotland, we believe that homelessness can and should be prevented whenever possible and when it does occur, it should be as brief as possible and an unrepeated experience.
Read our full blog here ⬇
turningpointscotland.com/world-homele...
Read our full blog here ⬇
turningpointscotland.com/world-homele...
Turning Point Scotland are proud to announce Scotland’s first live Naboxone alongside South Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership , this cabinet represents a compassionate and evidence-based approach to addressing drug use. turningpointscotland.com/turning-poin...
Turning Point Scotland launch Naboxone in Scotland – Scotland's leading social care developer and provider- Turning Point 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/.....
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October 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Turning Point Scotland are proud to announce Scotland’s first live Naboxone alongside South Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership , this cabinet represents a compassionate and evidence-based approach to addressing drug use. turningpointscotland.com/turning-poin...
Following on from our earlier post, please read our Policy Statement ⬇
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September 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Following on from our earlier post, please read our Policy Statement ⬇
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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.
Read more here ⬇
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Read more here ⬇
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September 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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.
Read more here ⬇
turningpointscotland.com/alcohol-spec...
Read more here ⬇
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Now we’re another year on, and more lives have been lost. It would be easy to say we need a new approach, but we disagree. We have a great approach on paper, but we have not delivered it.
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September 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Now we’re another year on, and more lives have been lost. It would be easy to say we need a new approach, but we disagree. We have a great approach on paper, but we have not delivered it.
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31 August is International Overdose Awareness Day 🚨
With drug-related harms high across Scotland, knowing how to respond could save a life.
View our resource to learn how ⬇️
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With drug-related harms high across Scotland, knowing how to respond could save a life.
View our resource to learn how ⬇️
publichealthscotland.scot/publications...
August 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
31 August is International Overdose Awareness Day 🚨
With drug-related harms high across Scotland, knowing how to respond could save a life.
View our resource to learn how ⬇️
publichealthscotland.scot/publications...
With drug-related harms high across Scotland, knowing how to respond could save a life.
View our resource to learn how ⬇️
publichealthscotland.scot/publications...
Encouraging your development at Turning Point Scotland
In this film, staff share the training and development opportunities they have had at Turning Point Scotland for their career.
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In this film, staff share the training and development opportunities they have had at Turning Point Scotland for their career.
youtu.be/BEg1vK2edXM
Encouraging your development at Turning Point Scotland
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August 21, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Encouraging your development at Turning Point Scotland
In this film, staff share the training and development opportunities they have had at Turning Point Scotland for their career.
youtu.be/BEg1vK2edXM
In this film, staff share the training and development opportunities they have had at Turning Point Scotland for their career.
youtu.be/BEg1vK2edXM
Our Chief Executive Neil Richardson has joined other third sector leaders in signing this open letter.
‘Action needed now to avert health and social care crisis in Scotland’, over 200 third sector leaders urge First Minister in open letter, published in today’s Herald on Sunday.
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Our Chief Executive Neil Richardson has joined other third sector leaders in signing this open letter.
We are taking part in the Recovery Cup Lanarkshire 2025! ⚽🏆
📆 Friday 15th August
⏰11am - 3pm
📍Ravenscraig Regional Sports Centre, Motherwell, ML1 2TZ
📆 Friday 15th August
⏰11am - 3pm
📍Ravenscraig Regional Sports Centre, Motherwell, ML1 2TZ
August 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We are taking part in the Recovery Cup Lanarkshire 2025! ⚽🏆
📆 Friday 15th August
⏰11am - 3pm
📍Ravenscraig Regional Sports Centre, Motherwell, ML1 2TZ
📆 Friday 15th August
⏰11am - 3pm
📍Ravenscraig Regional Sports Centre, Motherwell, ML1 2TZ
Variety across Turning Point Scotland
In this film, staff share the variety of roles they have had throughout the organisation and the opportunities to work in different departments and services to build on their experience and expertise for career development.
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In this film, staff share the variety of roles they have had throughout the organisation and the opportunities to work in different departments and services to build on their experience and expertise for career development.
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Variety in careers at Turning Point Scotland
YouTube video by Turning Point Scotland
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August 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Variety across Turning Point Scotland
In this film, staff share the variety of roles they have had throughout the organisation and the opportunities to work in different departments and services to build on their experience and expertise for career development.
youtu.be/t9xJcKQ1bRY
In this film, staff share the variety of roles they have had throughout the organisation and the opportunities to work in different departments and services to build on their experience and expertise for career development.
youtu.be/t9xJcKQ1bRY
If you're looking for work that is meaningful, social care might be the perfect fit.
At Turning Point Scotland, every role contributes to positive change. You’ll meet a diverse range of people, learn new skills, and help individuals reach their full potential.
turningpointscotland.com/work-with-us/
At Turning Point Scotland, every role contributes to positive change. You’ll meet a diverse range of people, learn new skills, and help individuals reach their full potential.
turningpointscotland.com/work-with-us/
August 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
If you're looking for work that is meaningful, social care might be the perfect fit.
At Turning Point Scotland, every role contributes to positive change. You’ll meet a diverse range of people, learn new skills, and help individuals reach their full potential.
turningpointscotland.com/work-with-us/
At Turning Point Scotland, every role contributes to positive change. You’ll meet a diverse range of people, learn new skills, and help individuals reach their full potential.
turningpointscotland.com/work-with-us/
Real People. Real Impact.
You don’t need a degree to make a difference.
Working in social care means supporting people to live more independently, build confidence, and take control of their lives.
We offer paid training, career progression and a workplace that values who you are.
#NoWrongPath
You don’t need a degree to make a difference.
Working in social care means supporting people to live more independently, build confidence, and take control of their lives.
We offer paid training, career progression and a workplace that values who you are.
#NoWrongPath
August 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Real People. Real Impact.
You don’t need a degree to make a difference.
Working in social care means supporting people to live more independently, build confidence, and take control of their lives.
We offer paid training, career progression and a workplace that values who you are.
#NoWrongPath
You don’t need a degree to make a difference.
Working in social care means supporting people to live more independently, build confidence, and take control of their lives.
We offer paid training, career progression and a workplace that values who you are.
#NoWrongPath
Didn’t get the results you hoped for? That’s okay. There’s #NoWrongPath to a meaningful career. We support people facing homelessness, mental health problems, substance use, learning disabilities & more. No experience needed, just the willingness to care.
🔗 turningpointscotland.com/work-with-us/
🔗 turningpointscotland.com/work-with-us/
August 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Didn’t get the results you hoped for? That’s okay. There’s #NoWrongPath to a meaningful career. We support people facing homelessness, mental health problems, substance use, learning disabilities & more. No experience needed, just the willingness to care.
🔗 turningpointscotland.com/work-with-us/
🔗 turningpointscotland.com/work-with-us/
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Our learning partners, Aberdeen Foyer, @turningpointsco.bsky.social @cyrenians.bsky.social and @penumbra-scot.bsky.social are taking a NWD approach in the 4 areas and learning what works. They're the heart of No Wrong Door and you can read all about what they're doing in the briefing.
July 22, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Our learning partners, Aberdeen Foyer, @turningpointsco.bsky.social @cyrenians.bsky.social and @penumbra-scot.bsky.social are taking a NWD approach in the 4 areas and learning what works. They're the heart of No Wrong Door and you can read all about what they're doing in the briefing.
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Multiple disadvantage is often the result of experiences like poverty, trauma, discrimination. The partnership is testing how to create cross-sector, integrated services in 4 areas to inform a national blueprint for joined-up service delivery. Read our briefing: homelessnetwork.scot/no-wrong-door/
July 22, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Multiple disadvantage is often the result of experiences like poverty, trauma, discrimination. The partnership is testing how to create cross-sector, integrated services in 4 areas to inform a national blueprint for joined-up service delivery. Read our briefing: homelessnetwork.scot/no-wrong-door/
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Services set up to address 'single' issues don't work for people experiencing multiple challenges including homelessness, substance use and poor mental health.
No Wrong Door Scotland is testing ways to change that. 📺 Watch a 3min film explaining the issue and the project: vimeo.com/1009403599?s...
No Wrong Door Scotland is testing ways to change that. 📺 Watch a 3min film explaining the issue and the project: vimeo.com/1009403599?s...
July 22, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Services set up to address 'single' issues don't work for people experiencing multiple challenges including homelessness, substance use and poor mental health.
No Wrong Door Scotland is testing ways to change that. 📺 Watch a 3min film explaining the issue and the project: vimeo.com/1009403599?s...
No Wrong Door Scotland is testing ways to change that. 📺 Watch a 3min film explaining the issue and the project: vimeo.com/1009403599?s...
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Excellent day yesterday at the Recovery connects festival 2025.
Always a family friendly event.
🎶💃👯 @turningpointsco.bsky.social
Always a family friendly event.
🎶💃👯 @turningpointsco.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Excellent day yesterday at the Recovery connects festival 2025.
Always a family friendly event.
🎶💃👯 @turningpointsco.bsky.social
Always a family friendly event.
🎶💃👯 @turningpointsco.bsky.social
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Upside's ethos of #collaboration and multi-agency involvement means better outcomes for people transitioning to community life from custody. www.upside.scot/case-studies...
Rebecca: A collaborative, multi-agency approach — UpSide
This case study highlights the collaborative efforts between Upside and other local services to provide practical and emotional support to a young female. Rebecca was released from HMP & YOI…
www.upside.scot
June 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Upside's ethos of #collaboration and multi-agency involvement means better outcomes for people transitioning to community life from custody. www.upside.scot/case-studies...
Turning Point Scotland now has an active Bluesky account, adding another platform to connect with our valued stakeholders.
We will continue to engage with our audiences on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.
Don't forget to click follow!
We will continue to engage with our audiences on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.
Don't forget to click follow!
July 1, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Turning Point Scotland now has an active Bluesky account, adding another platform to connect with our valued stakeholders.
We will continue to engage with our audiences on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.
Don't forget to click follow!
We will continue to engage with our audiences on Facebook, LinkedIn and X.
Don't forget to click follow!
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Prince William has written a letter to the Homewards Local Coalitions to thank them for their efforts in the programme.
Prince William writes letter to Homewards - The Royal News Organisation
Prince William has written a letter to the Homewards Local Coalitions to thank them for their efforts in the programme.
www.royal-news.org
June 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Prince William has written a letter to the Homewards Local Coalitions to thank them for their efforts in the programme.
During Volunteers Week 2025, an Award Ceremony was held at Turning Point Scotland for TPS Connects members who had successfully completed Buddy Training and Volunteer Training.
Read about it here ⬇️
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Read about it here ⬇️
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TPS Connects Volunteer Award Ceremony 2025 – Scotland's leading social care developer and provider- Turning Point Scotland
During Volunteers Week 2025, an Award Ceremony was held at Turning Point Scotland for TPS Connects members that had successfully completed Buddy Training and Volunteer Training. Buddy Training is an 8...
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June 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM
During Volunteers Week 2025, an Award Ceremony was held at Turning Point Scotland for TPS Connects members who had successfully completed Buddy Training and Volunteer Training.
Read about it here ⬇️
turningpointscotland.com/tps-connects...
Read about it here ⬇️
turningpointscotland.com/tps-connects...