Skip to content

Peer support in action

Helen’s story: Being a Peer Worker

Helen tells us about her experience of being a Peer Support Worker with NHS Borders Adult Community Mental Health Service.

A Peer Worker is a tangible, living, walking, breathing symbol of hope simply because of the words Lived Experience.

Helen, Peer Worker, NHS Borders Adult Community Mental Health Team.

Bonus material

Two Rooms in a Mansion by Helen Bradd. Listen along as Helen reads her poem.

We’ve been working with patient group facilitators to explore a peer support approach to recovery...

Find out more