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

Inclusion Through Employment - Turning Point Watford

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#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

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?...

Connecting Through Climbing - Climbing Matters, Turning Point Nottingham

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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

Nursing Careers at Turning Point

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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

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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

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.💪

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.

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

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

Harmful alcohol use no longer a 'young people issue' | Nursing Times

Read about a changing trend towards older people drinking more heavily than younger people and how nurses need to respond to this.

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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

Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone!🌟 We all can feel stressed from time to time, and that's totally okay 💗 Discover more about stress and find answers to common questions in this post, and keep your eyes peeled for future posts around reducing feelings of stress. Let's tackle stress together!💫

Today, on World Autism Day, we at Turning Point celebrate the unique perspectives and talents of individuals with autism. It's important to recognise and support autistic individuals in our community. #WorldAutismDay #AutismAwareness #Inclusion

All through April, we will be focusing on #StressAwarenessMonth 💆 This month is a great opportunity for us to learn about the cause and effects of stress, how we can manage it a bit better to improve our wellbeing, practice self care, and why not use this time to help others as well? ✨ ❤️

Did you know the clocks go forward this Sunday? Here’s our tips on how to adjust: Sleep earlier by 15–30 mins 🌙 Get morning sunlight to reset ☀️ Be kind to yourself, hydrate & move if you can 💆‍♂️ How do you handle the time shift? #DaylightSavings

The Chancellor’s Spring Statement confirmed a harsh reality for both people in receipt of social care and care providers. Please read our full reaction from Julie Bass, chief executive at Turning Point: turning-point.co.uk/news-and-ins...

Danny and Vicky from our Forest Way Learning Disability service made the most of the sunny weekend weather with a trip to the local Wildlife Park! ☀️ It was a busy day, but they enjoyed the lively atmosphere, taking in the sights and sounds of nature and the crowd! 🌿 #LearningDisability

🚨This World Social Work Day, we’re launching our campaign: #SocialWorkMatters. ⬇️ We want everyone with severe mental health needs to have access to a mental health social worker. Here's why ⬇️ https://bit.ly/41YkIoS #WorldSocialWorkDay #SocialWorkWeek2025 #SocialWork #MentalHealth

Click & Deliver naloxone is now available from @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social Slough. They do great work through their naloxone community champions project and C&D naloxone is an additional way for people to get a kit. In Slough? Order a free kit here 👉 www.turning-point.co.uk/services/dru...