Keep an eye out on our socials for more #AlcoholAwarenessWeek content✨
For more information and resources on alcohol, and to find support available, please click the link here: mytp.me/tp-support
Alcohol Awareness Week is here, and it's about raising awareness and providing information around alcohol use, but you can also use this time to:
- Better understand alcohol 🥂
- Promote support ❤️
- Challenge stigma 🦾
#Alcohol #SubstanceUse #AlcoholAwareness #Support
💛 “We’re not just a service, we’re a community of lived experience.”
Around 60% of our team at Turning Point have personally experienced the challenges the people we support face, either as supporters or as individuals on a journey.
It's their empathy and insight that power our impact 💪
💭 What was your turning point? A conversation? A moment of clarity? The right support at the right time?
We all have a story. And hearing others can help us find our next step.
Explore real journeys of change, recovery and resilience:
🔗 www.turning-point.co.uk/real-stories
✨ Explore help that works for you. Turning Point offers free and confidential support across:
🔹Drug & Alcohol
🔹Mental Health & Wellbeing
🔹Learning Disability
🔹Friends & Family
🔹Sexual Health
No matter what you’re facing, we’re here to walk with you.
📍 Visit www.turning-point.co.uk/support-we-o...
This video highlights how the right employment opportunities can boost confidence and independence across our Learning Disability communities.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmQk...
#LearningDisabilityWeek #Inclusion #Empowerment #TurningPoint
#LearningDisabilityWeek ❤ For people with learning disabilities, visibility isn’t just about being seen - it’s about being heard, included, and valued in all parts of life.
📲 Learn more: www.turning-point.co.uk/news-and-ins...
#LearningDisability
🌟 Inspiring Recovery in #Wakefield 🌟
Check out our latest blog and video showcasing the incredible support at Turning Point Wakefield. Hear real stories from Carol, Michelle, and Nathan about their recovery journeys.
🔗 Read & Watch www.turning-point.co.uk/news-and-ins...
#Recovery #Community
Kasia had no symptoms, but a simple test revealed she had Hep C. Testing gave her answers and support. www.turning-point.co.uk/story-detail...
🧪 It’s quick, free & confidential.
📍Get tested this #EuropeanTestingWeek.
#HepC #GetTested #TurningPointUK
Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It's crucial to get tested and know your status! Swipe to discover 5 surprising facts you might not know. 💡
#EuroTestWeek #HepatitisC #HealthAwareness #HepC
It’s the start of Euro Test Week!
Hepatitis C often has no symptoms - but left untreated, it can lead to serious liver damage. The good news?
It’s curable, especially when caught early. 👈
This week is about raising awareness and encouraging testing. 💙
#EuroTestWeek #HepatitisC #TestTreatPrevent
Breaking down barriers and building confidence together one step at a time through the 'One Step at a Time' programme. 🚶♀️
Click here to take a look at the video on YouTube: youtu.be/Cai3YdFPx9E?... 💗
#MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Community #Wellbeing
If you would like to watch all 4 videos that explore the incredible voices and journeys of the people we support, you can visit our YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/@turningpoin...
#MentalHealthAwareness #Community #MentalHealth #Wellbeing
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we're celebrating the theme of community.
The Climbing Matters programme in Nottingham helped people we support to connect through conquering challenges and learning more about their mental health along the way.💙
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/nZHZ29fMBno?...
Happy #InternationalNursesDay 💙
Today, we celebrate the passion, versatility, and dedication of nurses across every corner of healthcare. Watch this video to hear about the Turning Point nurses experience. 👩⚕️👨⚕️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDNi...
#NursesDay2025 #Nurses #Healthcare
Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership celebrated a significant achievement on Tuesday, marking the training of 250 Lincolnshire Police officers to administer naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of opioid overdoses.
www.turning-point.co.uk/news-and-ins...
#Naloxone
Stay updated with the latest news and insights from our team! 🌟
Check out our blog for more: www.turning-point.co.uk/news-and-ins...
#TurningPoint #News #Insights #SubstanceUse #MentalHealth #LearningDisability
Reminder of the Day 🌤️
Just a gentle nudge, it’s okay to take it slow today.
After the bank holiday, easing back into work is productive.
Breathe. Prioritise. One task at a time.
You’re not behind, you’re just human. 💛
#BackToWork #PostBankHoliday #MindfulTuesday
Why not take a look at the full blog? You can find this by clicking the link here: www.turning-point.co.uk/news-and-ins... 😊
#StressManagement #MentalHealth #SelfCare #ThoughtLeadership
During this #StressAwarenessMonth, have you ever wondered what Julie Bass, Turning Point's Chief Executive, does to reduce stress and wind down?💆
Explore Julie Bass's thought leadership piece for an in-depth look at stress management and the power of open conversations.💪
Turning Point's Head of Mental Health, Stephen Parker gave evidence today in front of members of the Health and Social Care Select Committee as part of their inquiry into community mental health services
Thanks to members @ Health and Social Care Committee for the opportunity to highlight increasing prevalence, acuity & complexity of need within mental health, VCSEs role as 'the glue holding the system together', & the importance of strengthening local partnerships with local gov., 3rd sector & NHS.
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[Image description: A collage of three images showing two people, Dean and Georgina) gardening. The top left image shows them at a table with plant pots. The top right image shows Georgina holding a yellow seed box inside a gazebo. The bottom right image shows Dean examining a plant pot.]
Dean and Georgina rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty, planting sunflower seeds earlier this month.
The seeds are now safely growing on the kitchen dresser, and we can't wait to share photos of their beautiful blooms this summer! 🌻
#Sunflower #Gardening #Community
Read more: www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/2507685...
#LearningDisability #Support #Community
Paul, supported through our Hagden Lane service, has made remarkable progress toward independent living, while also dedicating his time as a long-term volunteer with Age UK. His compassion and drive to keep growing make him a role model to many. ✨
Chris, supported by our Timberlea learning disability service, is known for his infectious zest for life and commitment to his role at Crazy Goat Coffee House. From DJing to performing at local venues, Chris is a force of energy and joy in the community. ✨
We’re proud to honour two incredible individuals from Watford, Chris and Paul, who were recognised at our annual Inspired by Possibility event for their courage and growth. 💙
Gill Campbell, head of nursing at Turning Point, highlighted a rise in older people drinking harmfully. She noted increased acuity and complexity in their Manchester inpatient unit, linked to prolonged harmful drinking and age.
www.nursingtimes.net/public-healt... via @nursingtimes.bsky.social
Image descriptions: carousel graphic titled “5 Affirmations for Sunday” set against a serene sea wave background. The clean, white layout features five affirmations: "I’ve gotten through hard days before, and I can handle this week, too." "I get to choose how I show up, one moment at a time." "It’s okay to feel stressed, it doesn’t define me." "Small steps count, even if they don’t feel big." "Rest is not a reward, it’s a necessity."
Image descriptions: carousel graphic titled “5 Affirmations for Sunday” set against a serene sea wave background. The clean, white layout features five affirmations: "I’ve gotten through hard days before, and I can handle this week, too." "I get to choose how I show up, one moment at a time." "It’s okay to feel stressed, it doesn’t define me." "Small steps count, even if they don’t feel big." "Rest is not a reward, it’s a necessity."
Image descriptions: carousel graphic titled “5 Affirmations for Sunday” set against a serene sea wave background. The clean, white layout features five affirmations: "I’ve gotten through hard days before, and I can handle this week, too." "I get to choose how I show up, one moment at a time." "It’s okay to feel stressed, it doesn’t define me." "Small steps count, even if they don’t feel big." "Rest is not a reward, it’s a necessity."
Image descriptions: carousel graphic titled “5 Affirmations for Sunday” set against a serene sea wave background. The clean, white layout features five affirmations: "I’ve gotten through hard days before, and I can handle this week, too." "I get to choose how I show up, one moment at a time." "It’s okay to feel stressed, it doesn’t define me." "Small steps count, even if they don’t feel big." "Rest is not a reward, it’s a necessity."
Sunday scaries? Pause. Breathe. Swipe through some gentle affirmations for the week ahead 💙
You’re doing your best - and that’s enough.
#MentalHealthMatters #StressAwarenessMonth #Mindfulness
