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Julie Bass @juliebass1.bsky.social · Jun 10

Great to attend #VODGConf25 today & have the opportunity to listen and engage with so many inspiring individuals within the sector, all committed to empowering disabled people bsky.app/profile/vodg...

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) @vodgmembership.bsky.social · Jun 10

Our opening plenary explored "Leading with Purpose | Elevating Disability Representation."

Inspiring and thought-provoking insight from our panel on their own journeys, the importance of ally ship, authentic representative and cultivating diverse leadership teams. #VODGConf25

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Julie Bass @juliebass1.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thank you ‪@nazshahbfd.bsky.social‬ for visiting our Bradford Learning disability service last week, to meet the team & listen to the challenges faced by those we support. The event was part of our Bradford People’s Parliament sessions, a platform for people to raise their voices and create change.

Julie Bass @juliebass1.bsky.social · May 30

Our criminal justice system faces crisis. The recent gov. sentencing review is welcome, recognising the substance use sector, accessible accommodation post prison & treatment pathways for women. Yet, commitment to invest in community sentences/services remains absent.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Government to press ahead with shorter prison sentence plans

But the justice secretary says she rejects recommendations for earlier releases of the most serious offenders.

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Julie Bass @juliebass1.bsky.social · May 20

Early detection can save lives, reduce the spread of infection, and ensure better health outcomes. Expanding availability and visibility of testing is vital.
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Turning Point 💙 @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social · May 19

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

Julie Bass @juliebass1.bsky.social · May 13

Our nursing teams are integral to the delivery of our services, supporting some of the most vulnerable, and playing a key role in tackling health inequalities across local communities.
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Turning Point 💙 @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social · May 12

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. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

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#NursesDay2025 #Nurses #Healthcare

Nursing Careers at Turning Point

YouTube video by Turning Point

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Julie Bass @juliebass1.bsky.social · Apr 29

During #StressAwarenessMonth it’s worth noting that stress isn’t isolated. Turning Point advocates for the importance of recognising societal stressors (precarious employment, income & housing) can compound & cause stress-esp. with rising demand for mental health services bsky.app/profile/turn...

Turning Point 💙 @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social · Apr 25

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.💪

Julie Bass @juliebass1.bsky.social · Apr 23

Big thank you to @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social Head of Mental Health, Stephen Parker, for shining a much-needed light on increasing acuity, prevalence & complexity of need within mental health & the role of VCSEs as 'the glue holding the system together' within the sector.
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Turning Point 💙 @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social · Apr 23

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.

Julie Bass @juliebass1.bsky.social · Apr 15

The Gov's recently announced reforms propose to cut £5bn from welfare. Framed as supporting people transition from benefits to employment, it sadly lacks focus on tackling root causes by building sustainable & holistic support across health, social care, housing & benefits. bsky.app/profile/turn...

Julie Bass @juliebass1.bsky.social · Apr 11

Our CJ system continues to leave women underserved. High rate of incarcerated women experienced domestic violence & 1/2 have suffered childhood abuse. @crimeandjustice.bsky.social report argues for shift to community sentences & wider public health approach to prevent criminalisation of women

Julie Bass @juliebass1.bsky.social · Mar 5

Recently, ONS released their latest data on alcohol related deaths – with figures rising to 10,473, the highest on record. We need to adopt a system-wide response to alcohol harm, addressing it as a public health issue; the upcoming spending review needs to prioritise the issue.

Julie Bass @juliebass1.bsky.social · Feb 11

It’s time to adopt a system-wide response to alcohol harm, addressing it as a public health issue needing immediate intervention, backed & driven by the govt. 1 of 3 central shifts in the upcoming NHS 10Y Plan is centred on prevention - action on alcohol must play a key role bsky.app/profile/turn...

Turning Point 💙 @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social · Feb 5

New figures reveal 10,473 alcohol-related deaths in the UK in 2023, the highest number on record.

Clare Taylor, our Chief Operating Officer, calls for action to improve treatment access and support.

turning-point.co.uk/news-and-ins...

#PublicHealth #AlcoholAwareness

Reposted by Julie Bass

Turning Point 💙 @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social · Jan 6

When there's a New year, there's new beginnings and at Turning Point, we're all about embracing your wellbeing through #WellbeingReset !🌟

Check out Julie Bass' new years blog here on embracing our wellbeing: 💪➡️ www.turning-point.co.uk/news-and-insight-detail/embracing-wellbeing-new-years-statement

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