Putting the Pieces Together: A Framework for Mental Health Peer Support
A new resource for people introducing new or developing peer support roles and services, or looking to enhance practice.
Welcoming the new Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs.
Scottish Recovery Network welcomes the return of Maree Todd MSP and looks forward to working together to keep lived experience and peer support at the heart of mental health transformation.
Launching the Adaptable Outcome Map: 2 years of conversations and co-design
In this blog, our Evaluation and Policy Coordinator, Iona MacTaggart, explains why peer support evaluation matters and reflects on the co-creation of this new tool.
In Conversation: new podcast series from Self-Harm Network Scotland
Self-Harm Network Scotland have launched a new podcast series, In Conversation, exploring self-harm and the particular barriers men can face in seeking support.
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.
