Press Releases for 2012

24/01/2012 - Turning Point comments on National Audit Office report on the Work Programme
Commenting on the National Audit Office report on the Work Programme, Turning  Point’s Director of Employment Services, John Mallalieu said;
 
“Turning Point shares the Work Programme’s vision of supporting individuals in finding long-term employment, but the National Audit Office’s report highlights some issues with it’s implementation.

23/01/2012 - Turning Point comments on Public Health Outcomes Framework

Commenting on the new Public Health Outcomes Framework, released today, Turning Point’s Chief Executive, Lord Victor Adebowale said;

“The new Public Health Outcomes Framework provides an opportunity to increase integration between different public health strands such as mental health, substance misuse and long term conditions.  Seize this opportunity and we could see improvements to health and wellbeing at a local level.  Fail to do so, and those with the most complex needs may suffer.”

09/01/2012 - Turning Point statement on Alcohol Guidelines report
Commenting on the Science and Technology Committee’s Alcohol Guidelines report, released today, Turning Point’s Director of Substance Misuse Services, Selina Douglas said:
 
"We agree that advising people to have two alcohol free days a week could be a beneficial addition to the safe drinking guidelines.  It's also important to intervene at the earliest opportunity before alcohol problems spiral out of control. But we mustn't forget about those who are already dependent on alcohol and to address the lack of appropriate treatment for these dependent drinkers.