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.
- Read along with the transcript for Helen’s story
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...