Booking opens as Peer Connects events brochure launches for 2026/27!
It’s Mental Health Awareness week and we’re excited to launch a new programme of free Peer Connects learning events and webinars.
Peer Support in Prevention and Early Intervention: Insight Report 2 published
Peer support is already making a significant impact but with proper recognition, funding, and integration, it could become a core pillar of mental health prevention and early intervention in Scotland.
Launching Catalysts for Change – a vision for mental health in Scotland 2036
Our new strategic plan outlines how lived experience and peer support will drive recovery-focused transformation of Scotland's mental health system.
Short film: Nurturing Peer Worker Roles
Aled Bartley-Jones, from Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action, on how they're overcoming the challenges of developing peer worker roles.
Transforming Scotland’s Mental Health System: From Insight to Action – 26 May
A one-hour webinar exploring what it takes to turn Scotland’s mental health ambitions into meaningful system-wide change.
Peer support in Dundee highlighted as a ‘sector-leading’ approach by inspectors
A new joint inspection of adult mental health services in Dundee highlights the critical role of collaboration and peer support in delivering high quality, recovery-focused support.
New blog! Exploring four key components of peer support
Our latest blog explores four key components that you told us underpin meaningful and impactful peer support.
New peer support practice guide: Exploring Safety and Risk
The fourth in a series of four guides with practical tips, based on the experiences of peer supporters, groups and services across Scotland.
Book your place for the Let’s Evaluate Peer Support Roadshow 2026!
How do we know if peer support is making a difference? If you're looking for meaningful, practical ways to evaluate, this event is for you!
Peer Support in Scotland: Insight Report 1 published
A new Insight Report sets out the case for peer support as a core component of a recovery‑focused, people‑led mental health system.
