Scottish Recovery Network

04/09/2026

Last week, we kicked off our 2026/27 Peer Connects programme with the Peer Worker Practice Exchange!

A day of sharing experiences, exchanging ideas and exploring what good peer support looks like in practice.

🎥 Watch the recap: https://youtu.be/fBtHsOHAIwg

And make sure you don't miss out on our next Peer Connects event!
Peer Leadership in Scotland: Setting the Agenda - 1 October, Glasgow

👉 Book your place: https://PeerLeadershipScotland.eventbrite.co.uk

On Thursday 27 August, peer workers came together for our Peer Work...

03/09/2026

This time last week, our Peer Worker Practice Exchange event was buzzing with conversations about peer support 💬

Our first Peer Connects event of 2026/27 brought peer workers together to share experiences, ideas and practical tips.

We’ve pulled together 10 things we learned from the day - from building trust and authentic relationships to sharing lived experience and looking after yourself.

👉 Read the article to see what stood out: https://bit.ly/10ThingsWeLearnedPWPE

03/09/2026

World Su***de Prevention Day is next week 💛

This year’s theme, Changing the Narrative on Su***de, is about breaking down stigma, encouraging open conversations and reminding us that su***de is preventable.

To mark the day, we’re putting together a special edition of our newsletter, bringing together resources, stories and information around su***de prevention and peer support.

📩 Sign up to our newsletter and look out for the special edition in your inbox: https://bit.ly/ScotRecoveryNews

02/09/2026

Yesterday, we headed to Galashiels in partnership with Borders Care Voice to deliver two sessions from module one of our Peer2Peer toolbox 😊

We explored "What is peer support?" and "Peer values", with plenty of opportunity for discussion, reflection and sharing experiences.

It was great to see the toolbox being used in practice to support learning about Peer2Peer approaches!

🔧 Explore the Peer2Peer toolbox: https://bit.ly/Peer2PeerToolbox

01/09/2026

Peer support works and the evidence goes beyond the numbers!

Research shows that peer support can have a positive impact on hope, empowerment, recovery and social inclusion, with benefits that aren’t always captured by traditional clinical measures.

And the evidence goes beyond randomised controlled trials. Research, evaluations and lived experience all point to the value of shared experience, trust, mutuality and recovery-focused relationships.

So what does the evidence tell us about peer support? And what could it mean for the future of Scotland’s mental health system?

📖 Read Peer Support in Scotland - Insight Report 1 to explore the evidence and what it means for peer support in practice: https://bit.ly/PeerSupportInsightReport1

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

👀 ICYMI our latest newsletter is out!

Inside, we’re spotlighting the new Peer2Peer toolbox - a free collection of resources to help strengthen peer practice and build confidence and skills in peer roles.

Take a look: https://bit.ly/SepNews2026

28/08/2026

🎉 It's here! The new Peer2Peer toolbox is ready to explore.

Bringing together practical resources, activities, session plans and guidance to support peer workers to build skills, share learning and strengthen their practice.

Have a look around and make it your own: https://bit.ly/Peer2PeerToolbox

27/08/2026

🧩 Today we're in Edinburgh for the first Peer Connects event of the 2026/27 calendar!

We're bringing peer workers and those who support them together for our Peer Worker Practice Exchange - exploring how we hold onto peer values, advocate for and sustain peer roles, and develop facilitation skills with confidence and care.

We kicked things off by asking: what's your peer superpower? So what's yours?