Turning Point

Our wonderful #TurningPoint60 exhibition might be over, but the journey doesn’t end here. The incredible submissions from the general public, our first 20 objects and our partner contributions, are still ready and waiting for you to dive into. ➡ So take a moment, and head over to www.tp60.co.uk to be inspired by possibility. #InspiringStories #UnleashingPossibilities #SocialEnterprise #Storytelling #Inspire #Motivation

🎉 Exciting news this #FeelGoodFriday! Huge congratulations to our Supported Living Manager, Adam, for winning the People's Champion Award at the GM Health & Care Champion Awards!🏆💙 #CelebratingSuccess #CommunityChampion NHS Greater Manchester

We've had such an inspiring day at the Drink and Drugs News (DDN Magazine) conference! 💙 Our Safer Lives Lead, Deb, shared valuable insights on the crucial role of peer-led education in addressing the continued risks from #nitazenes and synthetic #opioids. Her message on empowering individuals to take charge of their wellbeing and that of their friends was truly impactful. #DDNConf #HarmReduction #SubstanceUse #PeerSupport

What an incredible time we had in June, hosting more than 350 visitors at the Clore Learning Centre at Kensington Palace! It was a joy to share our final 60 objects and stories with each and every lovely individual who came to see us. ❤ 📣 Check out a couple of engaging films we screened at the event. They reveal some more about three of our objects, along with a special film that presents Princess Diana discussing addiction and women's mental health. https://lnkd.in/g-D5pAv7 #Exhibition #TurningPoint #Support #OurCommunity #PrincessDiana #RoyalPalace #MentalHealth Historic Royal Palaces

❤ We're bringing you some more amazing news to start off the week! Our service for rough sleepers, commissioned by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has been shortlisted for the prestigious London Homelessness Awards 2024 - London Housing Foundation! 🎉 Having opened in 2022, the service worked with 157 people last year who were sleeping rough or staying in emergency accommodation (hostels and hotels). The team successfully supported 31 per cent of the people they supported to move into more stable and secure housing and address their substance use. More: https://lnkd.in/eDhVpze3 #Homelessness #Housing #Support #TurningPoint60

📣 Some wonderful news to celebrate this weekend! The nurses at our Wakefield Inspiring Recovery all age drug and alcohol service, have been shortlisted for Nursing Team of the Year in the Public Health Nursing Category at the Nursing Times Awards 2024! 🎉 "We have got a wonderful and growing team of nurses that are valued members of our clinical service. The nursing profession really demands resilience and commitment, that’s always been remarkable in nurses, but in a world that seems to be getting increasingly complex with more challenges facing healthcare workers, these qualities are ever more needed," Chief Executive Julie Bass Read all about the exciting news here: https://lnkd.in/etvnn7XM #NTA2024 #Nursing #NursingNews #TurningPoint60

🎉 We welcome you to the launch of our new online information resource to empower people with learning disabilities, families, and support workers when it comes to DNACPR recommendations. Alongside Learning Disability England. Join us as we shed light on the importance of understanding what a DNACPR is, knowing your rights, and feeling empowered to raise concerns if needed. Our speakers will discuss current issues, share their experiences, and unveil the newly updated information pack developed with input from experts and key organisations. 📅 Date: Thursday 18 July 2024 🕒 Time: 3-4pm BST 📌 Location: Online session (link will be shared upon registration) ➡ RSVP HERE: https://lnkd.in/eHGiBeQ5 This event is FREE and open to everyone - whether you have a learning disability, are a family member, support worker, or healthcare professional. Don't miss this opportunity to be informed, inspired, and empowered! #DNACPR #LearningDisability #InformationResource #TurningPoint60 #Support #Event

📣 This Alcohol Awareness Week, we're proud to share the inspiring speech written by Judith, our Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service Peer Mentor, from her recent graduation. Judith opens up about her own journey of overcoming alcohol use and the motivation behind becoming a peer mentor to support others in seeking help and conquering stigma. Read her moving speech here: https://lnkd.in/evGN4VEt #AlcoholAwarenessWeek #PeerMentor #TurningPoint60

🌟 Have you checked out our final 60 objects for #TurningPoint60? 🎉 The first 20 were handpicked by Turning Point and the remaining 40 were shared by amazing folks all across the UK! Swipe through our collection tagged under ‘Final 60 Objects’ to uncover each unique story. 📚✨ Plus, we’ve added a special touch! You can now listen to the stories behind these objects, read aloud by the wonderful people we support and our Turning Point colleagues. 🎧❤️ Dive into history, hear the voices, and celebrate our shared journey. Don’t forget to tell us your favourite object and story! https://lnkd.in/eW5ADkt8 #HistoryInObjects #CommunityVoices #Community #Weekend #Inspire

In June, residents of the Hertfordshire Supported Living homes, along with their families, friends, staff, and Turning Point's senior management team, gathered for a wonderful celebration honouring #TurningPoint60. ❤ ➡ The event, attended by approximately 30 people, featured delicious food under the perfect weather. The highlight was the magnificent cake commemorating Turning Point 60. #TurningPoint60 #SupportService #LearningDisability #Recovery #Support #Party