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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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The Hive Kirkcaldy: Championing peer support & community strength

A beacon for peer-led suicide prevention in LGBTQIA+ communities, showing how grassroots organisations can lead with compassion and creativity.

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Director’s blog: A new year for peer in Scotland

Momentum around mental health peer support in Scotland keeps building and 2026 is shaping up to be a big year.

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