Press Releases for 2010

20/08/2010 - Turning Point response to Drug Strategy Consultation

In response to the 2010 Drug Strategy Consultation Paper, released today, Turning Point’s Director of Substance Misuse Services, John Mallalieu said;

“Turning Point welcomes the new consultation and the Government’s proposal to adopt a more holistic approach to drug treatment.  In particular, we are pleased to see that the Government recognises the importance of wraparound services so that drug and alcohol treatment and drug and mental health services are better integrated around the needs of the individual. 

05/08/2010 - Turning Point staff and service users take on Mount Snowdon

30 staff and service users from substance misuse services across the Wakefield district undertook a climb of Mount Snowdon on 4th August to raise money for the Keith Challen Memorial Fund Awards.

The annual award ceremony is held in association with health and social care organisation, Turning Point and recognises the outstanding achievements of those recovering from addiction. 

20/07/2010 - Turning Point responds to launch of adult care funding commission

Commenting on today’s announcement, regarding the creation of a commission on the long-term funding of adult social care, Turning Point’s Director of Learning Disability Services, Adam Penwarden says;

“Turning Point warmly welcomes these first steps towards creating a sustainable care and support system for adults, and the promise to put individuals and their families at its heart.

15/07/2010 - Turning Point launches new IAPT service with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Health in Mind, a groundbreaking new health service that makes it easier for people to get support or treatment for common mental health problems such as depression or anxiety, has been launched in East Sussex today.

The service is run jointly by the national social enterprise Turning Point and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.  It is the first service of its kind in Sussex and is the next stage of development of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme (IAPT).

14/07/2010 - Public still discriminate against individuals with a learning disability

Research released today by health and social care provider, Turning Point, supports the view amongst many social care professionals that people with a learning disability are the most discriminated against group in society. 

The poll found that nine out of ten people believe individuals with a learning disability still experience discrimination, with more than half (51 per cent) thinking they are the most discriminated against group in society. This comes above other groups often perceived to experience discrimination including homosexuals (44 per cent) and ethnic minorities (40 per cent).