Friday, June 14, 2013 •
One of the highlights of the summer in Glasgow is the West End Festival and this year saw the return of the Mardis Gras parade down Byres Road. There were 60 service users and staff from Turning Point Scotland’s Viewpoint, Courtyard and SAIL services who took part last Sunday. The Viewpoint art group had been...
Friday, June 7, 2013 •
People supported by Turning Point Scotland and staff are joining tens of thousands on the streets of Aberdeen and Glasgow. Over 50 people and staff from Viewpoint, the Courtyard and SAIL in Ayrshire will join over 500 individuals and organisations in Glasgow for the spectacular Festival Sunday Parade, as the West End Festival gets underway. Everyone...
Friday, May 31, 2013 •
An innovative music and film project in Newton Stewart has achieved national recognition. Cree Studio received a special commendation in the Scottish Social Services Councils’ Care Accolades 2013 in the category Working Better-Working Together. The Newton Stewart project, based within the town’s Activity & Resource Centre, was recognised for its partnership working between Turning Point...
Monday, May 27, 2013 •
Turning Point Scotland is benefiting from a new blend of experience and leadership following the appointment of three new members to the Board of Directors. Following a high profile recruitment campaign in January there was interest from across the country, from people keen to help take Turning Point Scotland forward. Alan Rowley joins Turning Point...
Monday, May 27, 2013 •
The Housing First pilot in Glasgow is continuing to expand and develop as interest continues to grow the model. The project is now in its third year, providing mainstream social housing and 24/7 outreach support to individual who are homeless, aged 18 or over, and involved in drug/alcohol misuse. The service featured in a recent...
Monday, May 27, 2013 •
People with complex needs requiring flexible housing support in Aberdeen can benefit from a combined service in the city supporting them to build confidence, self-esteem and lead a more independent life. Turning Point Scotland Aberdeen Housing Support brings together existing skills and expertise brought about by the amalgamation of SHAPE and STABLE. Supporting Huntington’s and Promoting Equality (SHAPE) was...
