Click through to Turning Point Scotland’s ‘Asks’ for the next Scottish Government and ‘What’s Next’ for Alcohol and Other Drugs.
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Turning Point Scotland supports several manifestos and reports that align with our ‘Asks’ for the next Scottish Government.

Learn about Turning Point Scotland’s ‘Asks’ and ‘What’s Next’ for the sectors we work in.

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Upside shows just how important the third sector can be in supporting the systems we all rely on. This partnership of eight voluntary organisations is providing practical, and often essential support to people - and their families - when transitioning to community life after a period in custody.

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We have five ‘Asks’ of the next Scottish Government to transform social care service delivery.

Before the election we will highlight issues seen in our Learning Disabilities, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Homelessness and Prevention and Justice services that could become opportunities for change.

Turning Point Scotland supports CCPS in calling to Fund Social Care Like it Matters.

Fair Way Scotland - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in Backed by evidence. Driven by fairness.

Read more about the Fair Way Partnership here 👇🏾
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Turning Point Scotland celebrates 27 years of dedication as Pam Wells begins a new chapter.

Read the full story here:
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Turning Point Scotland 2025 Highlights YouTube video by Turning Point Scotland

As we step into 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the dedication, compassion, and impact of our people throughout 2025. This film reflects the work that continues to deliver high-quality support to individuals, families, and the wider community. youtu.be/rWSe4My5X4E

This isn’t about one building or one organisation. Unpredictable costs like this put vital support services at risk, services people rely on daily. Turning Point Scotland will keep pushing for fair, transparent and accountable practices across the sector. turningpointscotland.com/turning-poin...

Charity facing almost £1m rental property repair bill Its former landlord maintains this is standard practice when a commercial lease ends.

Turning Point Scotland were featured on STV News this week regarding the dilapidations bill CGPI have given us relating to our former 218 women’s justice service. news.stv.tv/v/charity-fa...

On Thursday at First Minister Questions, Jackie Baillie MSP raised serious questions about the £805,322 dilapidations claim issued to Turning Point Scotland for the former 218 Women’s Justice Service.

We welcome the spotlight on this issue. Watch Here:

Turning Point Scotland is disputing a disproportionate dilapidations claim issued by City Property Glasgow (Investments) LLP (CPGI). This has wider implications for social care and the vital services that people rely on.
Read our full statement here⬇️
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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

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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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...

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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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.

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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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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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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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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view of a hand taking a packet out of a drawer. The packet contains a blue bag with the text 'save some naloxone'.

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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Encouraging your development at Turning Point Scotland YouTube video by Turning Point Scotland

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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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

Variety in careers at Turning Point Scotland YouTube video by Turning Point Scotland

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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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.
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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

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.
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