Growing peer support in Scotland
The findings in this report are intended to guide policy, practice, resourcing, and priority setting by offering clear, practical actions to support the growth of peer support across Scotland. By setting out shared priorities and next steps, this report provides a foundation for coordinated efforts across sectors to ensure peer support becomes a sustainable, valued, and integral part of Scotland’s mental health system.
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Growing peer support in Scotland
Scotland’s development of peer support has been slower compared to other countries, with progress often limited and fragmented. While the value of peer support is increasingly recognised, it has yet to be fully embraced or integrated at scale, and the opportunity for meaningful growth remains largely untapped.
The findings in this report are intended to guide policy, practice, resourcing, and priority setting by offering clear, practical actions to support the growth of peer support across Scotland.
