Making services fit people


Turning Point Scotland provides person centred support to adults with a range of complex needs. We learn from services and seek to influence social policy.

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Rosie's Social Enterprises

Rosie's Social Enterprises

Placements are available for up to 55 people in any one week within our enterprises - Rosie's Cafe, Rosie's Framers & Crafts (including a gift shop) and our latest enterprise Rosie's Wedding Stationery.
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Moira's story

Hear how Moira has benefited from Turning Point Scotland's services.
Our approach to drugs, alcohol and recovery?

Our approach to drugs, alcohol and recovery?

At Turning Point Scotland we are committed to recovery – it is at the heart of what we do.  We believe everyone is capable of recovery. Our services range from short-term crisis intervention to sustaining longer-term recovery and abstinence.  That...
Annual Report 2010/11

Annual Report 2010/11

This years annual report is the culmination of a huge amount of work and commitment shown during the past year by everyone involved in Turning Point Scotland. It provides a snapshot of some of the key areas of the work...
TPS Connects

TPS Connects

Hundreds of people who use Turning Point Scotland services have gathered at three unique events across Scotland. TPS Connects took place in Aberdeen, Clydebank and Glasgow throughout September. They were created to give the people who use our services a...
Your future in your hands

Your future in your hands

Personalisation or Self-Directed Support as it is often called, is a fresh approach to care.  It’s a new way of working which allows you to manage your support. Turning Point Scotland has been working with local councils to make sure...
Latest news
Turning Point Scotland Hosts European Visit

Turning Point Scotland Hosts European Visit

Turning Point Scotland played host in Glasgow to a dozen delegates from European cities who want to find out more about the Housing First model to help tackle homelessness. It was part of an adult lifelong learning programme partly funded by Grundtvig which supports education and training across Europe. Turning Point Scotland is taking part in...
The GAP Challenge Cup

The GAP Challenge Cup

A team of SPL Legends and media pundits lifted the GAP Challenge Cup after beating Scotland’s Homeless World Cup winners, to raise awareness of the recently formed GLASGOW ABSTINENCE PROVISION, a partnership between the Second Chance Project and Turning Point Scotland. Despite the winter weather and lashing rain, the players enthusiastically took to the field...
Glasgow Charities Aiming To Protect Rough Sleepers From The Big Freeze

Glasgow Charities Aiming To Protect Rough Sleepers From The Big Freeze

The winter storms and icy conditions may be causing disruption for commuters but for some, cold weather can have far more serious consequences than just delayed journeys. A group of Glasgow charities providing homelessness services have opened an emergency shelter to alleviate the risks to rough sleepers in the city, as temperatures plummet and the...

Cheer On Your Favourites At The GAP Challenge Cup

Scotland’s victorious Homeless World Cup Stars are taking on a team of legends in a Challenge Cup to support the recently formed Glasgow Abstinence Provision. Having swept aside the competition from across the globe in Paris, Scotland’s Homeless World Cup winners are preparing to prove they can give some old pro’s a run for their money. The newly-crowned...
Glasgow Charities Gear Up To Help City's Rough Sleepers Ahead Of Winter

Glasgow Charities Gear Up To Help City’s Rough Sleepers Ahead Of Winter

Big hearted volunteers gave up time to give a potentially life-saving winter shelter a lick of paint. They were joined by staff from a top UK law firm who swapped their suits for overalls. It’s all in support of a group of agencies who provide homelessness services in Glasgow, who are teaming up again to offer...
The Vote That Counts for Turning Point Scotland

The Vote That Counts for Turning Point Scotland

THE VOTE THAT COUNTS FOR TURNING POINT SCOTLAND This Christmas, Turning Point Scotland is in with the chance of receiving £50,000 funding from People’s Postcode Trust – and it’s your vote that can make the difference! Turning Point Scotland is one of 12 charities to be chosen as part of People’s Postcode Trust’s Vote That...