From nursing to ‘the nurse’

From nursing to ‘the nurse’

I have been employed by Turning Point Scotland for almost 8 months; I am the Senior Nurse within the Crisis Outreach Service.  This is my first dalliance into the third sector and certainly has felt, at times, a long way from home, from my time in the NHS.  I’m an...
Public Health Alert – Nitazenes

Public Health Alert – Nitazenes

BACKGROUND Nitazenes are highly-potent synthetic opioid drugs. Nitazenes have been detected in street drugs sold as opioids but also in other street drugs including benzodiazepines and cocaine. Nitazenes may therefore be consumed unintentionally and/or by people who...
90 days in the job

90 days in the job

As part of International Women’s Day, Evelyn of North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership’s support team publishes a blog detailing her experience and first 90 days in post. Evelyn has been welcomed with open arms from the great partners working across North Lanarkshire, her blog is an inspiring read…. Happy Reading 🙂

North Lanarkshire Council Justice Services

The comprehensive sway document below has been produced by Senior Social Workers to provide staff and partners with information relating to the wide ranging support that is available to people in the justice system to reduce reoffending.NLC Justice Third Sector...