As part of the programme of activities to mark Turning Point’s 60th year, we are hosting a series of webinars looking at some of the major challenges facing the health and social care sector as we approach the end of the first quarter of the 21st century.
Join us for an enlightening series featuring prominent thought leaders such as Professor Sir Michael Marmot, former Labour Health Secretary Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt, and broadcaster and academic Tom Shakespeare.
This series delves into the major challenges faced within the sectors where Turning Point operates, offering a platform to hear from those who have firsthand experience with the topics being discussed, as well as insights into the actions Turning Point is taking.
These webinars are free and accessible to everyone. To secure your spot, simply click the registration links below.
Can (and should) charities and social enterprises play a bigger role in the delivery of public services?
- With former Health Secretary the Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt, Social Enterprise UK Chief Executive Peter Holbrook and Eleanor Youdell from lived experience recovery organisation Double Impact. Chaired by Turning Point Chief Executive Julie Bass.
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The future of social care
- With writer, broadcaster and disability campaigner Tom Shakespeare CBE, Fazilet Hadi, Head of Policy at Disability Rights UK and Natasha Curry, Deputy Director of Policy and Social Care Lead at the Nuffield Trust. Chaired by Turning Point Chair and former ADASS president, Peter Hay.
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Synthetic opioids – how does the drug and alcohol treatment sector need to work differently to respond to the changing drug supply?
- With harm reduction and local intelligence systems expert Michael Linnell and Turning Point Safer Lives Lead, Deb Hussey. Chaired by Turning Point Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chair of Collective Voice Clare Taylor.
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How can we shift the dial on health inequalities?
- With Director of the Institute of Health Equity, Professor Sir Michael Marmot, Warwickshire Grapevine Chief Executive, Clare Wightman and Turning Point’s Head of Health and wellbeing Amy Stephenson. Chaired by Turning Point Chair and former ADASS president, Peter Hay.
- Watch Now
Mental health services - imagining a better future
- With co-production specialist and campaigner Isaac Samuels, and Peter Devlin, Director of Adult Services at Essex County Council and ADASS Mental Health Policy Lead. Chaired by Turning Point’s Head of Mental Health Stephen Parker.
- Thursday 24th October 2024 3-4pm
- Link to register: https://t-p.news/mentalhealthfuture
Unblocking the system – how can we move more people with a learning disability out of long stay hospital?
- With Professor Robin Miller from the University of Birmingham, and Turning Point Head of Learning Disability Davinder Jhuty. Chaired by Turning Point Chief Executive Julie Bass.
- Friday 25th October 2024 9-10am
- Link to register: https://t-p.news/unblock
How can we reduce alcohol harm?
- With Dr Richard Piper, Chief Executive of Alcohol Change UK, Turning Point’s Head of Nursing Gill Campbell and peer mentor Heather McGinn. Chaired by Turning Point Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chair of Collective Voice Clare Taylor.
- Wednesday 6th November 2024 10-11am
- Link to register: https://t-p.news/alcoholharm