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⏰ There’s still time to book!

This Thursday, 1 October, we’re in Glasgow for Peer Leadership in Scotland: Setting the Agenda. Explore peer leadership, co-production and the future of mental health support in Scotland.

Book now: peerleadershipscotland.eventbrite.co.uk

#PeerSupportScot
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September 29, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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1/5🧵#TuesdayThread

This time last year @mareetodd.bsky.social pressed our big red button to launch peerrecoveryhub.net 🎉

Thousands of free #PeerSupport resources have been accessed since then & today we're sharing a few of the favourites!

#PeerSupportScot #MentalHealth #ILovePeerSupport
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March 4, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Looking to build your confidence and skills in offering peer support?

We have free practice guides bring together practical advice, ideas and guidance on creating safe spaces, exploring safety and risk, and so much more!

🔗: bit.ly/CHPSResources

#PeerSupportScot #MentalHealth #Recovery
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September 28, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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Peer supporters from across Scotland came together this week for our practice exchange.

"The compassion fatigue workshop was amazing & I felt seen as I am currently going through exactly this, so it was great to discuss this with others who would understand"

#PeerSupportScot #ILovePeerSupport
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September 18, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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🧩New report

Creating Hope with Peer Support
3 years of peer power in suicide prevention

Peer workers, groups, services & organisations, collaborating to create connections, share knowledge & strengthen support for their communities.

Read it here 👉 bit.ly/CHPSPeerPower

#CreatingHopeTogether
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November 18, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Collaborating & sharing learning with our national & international friends is a key part of showing what's possible as we grow #PeerSupport in Scotland.

Yesterday we met with @gleworld.bsky.social, Habitus Collective & EUCOMS Network to explore thinking around #PeerLeadership.

#TheFutureIsPeer
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February 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Interested in #PeerSupport & #MentalHealth #Recovery? Looking for events, free resources & shared learning?

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#LivedExperience
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January 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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🧩🎉 Just four weeks to go until our Peer Worker Practice Exchange in Edinburgh - and we're fully booked!

Missed out? Join the waiting list: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-worke...

Explore the rest of the programme and book your place on upcoming events: bit.ly/PeerConnects...

#PeerConnects
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July 30, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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We've got a couple of exciting launches lined up for this week 👀

Our next newsletter will be the first place to hear about two new resources designed to support peer support practice and learning in Scotland.

Sign up today: bit.ly/ScotRecovery...

#MHRecovery2036 #PeerSupportScot #MentalHealth
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June 2, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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Are you a Peer Worker, Volunteer or accessing peer support?

Head over to our Facebook page where we're asking people to SPILL THE TEA on what makes #PeerSupport so powerful in mental health recovery?

facebook.com/ScottishReco...

#MoreThanACuppa #ILovePeerSupport
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March 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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📷 Here's a few snaps from our 'Measuring what matters: a co-design approach to peer support evaluation' session at @scvo.scot's The Gathering yesterday.

"Was the perfect start to the day learned a lot"

#EssentialSector #PeerSupportScot
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February 12, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Have you visited the Peer Recovery Hub? It’s full of tools, events & opportunities to inspire you to develop, deliver & champion #PeerSupport for #MentalHealth recovery!

scottishrecovery.net/peer-support/

#TheFutureIsPeer #ILovePeerSupport #LivedExperience
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November 5, 2024 at 7:54 AM
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🤝 Today was all about connection.

We brought together the people behind Peer2Peer to share ideas, reflect on the journey and explore how peer workers can continue learning from one another to strengthen peer support across Scotland.

We look forward to sharing more!

#Peer2Peer #PeerSupportScot
August 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Recovery colleges are showing what prevention can look like in practice.

The September issue of @thirdforcenews.bsky.social explores what recovery colleges are achieving across Scotland.

Find From ambition to action on pages 38–41: tfn.scot/magazine/sep...

#PeerSupportScot #RecoveryColleges
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September 17, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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🧩 A look back at our first Peer Connects event of 2026/27!

See all the photos from our Peer Worker Practice Exchange: bit.ly/PeerConnects...

Want to join us next time? Browse the full Peer Connects programme: bit.ly/PeerConnects...

#PeerSupportScot #Recovery
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August 31, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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🧩 A few places have opened up for our Peer Worker Practice Exchange!

The event filled up quickly, but there’s still a chance to join us this Thursday 27 August in Edinburgh.

Connect, share experiences and develop your peer support practice: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-worke...

#PeerSupportScot
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August 24, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Our first Peer Connects event of 2026/27 is filling up!

Join us in Edinburgh on Thursday 27 August for the Peer Worker Practice Exchange. A space to connect, reflect and explore peer values.

Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989097352...

#PeerSupportScot #PeerConnects
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July 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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🤝 Peer Connects is a space to connect, reflect, and share learning with others passionate about peer support.

🔗 Explore upcoming free events and webinars for 2026/27:
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#PeerConnects #PeerSupportScot
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May 22, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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🚀 Peer Connects 2026/27 has launched!

Free events, webinars, guest contributors, and space to connect with others passionate about peer support.

Find out more: bit.ly/PeerConnects...

#PeerConnects #PeerSupportScot #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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May 13, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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#FilmFriday🎥

Look out for our very own Holly @thatstvofficial.bsky.social tonight at 17:45 (#Dundee, Channel 8, Freeview).

She'll be chatting #PeerSupport & the chance to take part in a free Lunch & Learn session in partnership with DVVA.

We'll share on socials too🧡

#ILovePeerSupport
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September 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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💡Inspiring day ahead at our #PeerConnects Peer Supporters Practice Exchange!

Hearing from peer leaders driving change in Scotland:

Paul Byrne, DVVA
Maja Mitchell-Grigorjeva, Bipolar Scotland
Donna Paterson-Harvie, Neil's Hugs Foundation
Maggie Wright Families in Trauma and Recovery
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September 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Next week in our December newsletter we're sharing our 'Embedding a peer support workforce' #PeerConnects webinar for those who couldn't make it along on the day.

A chance to hear about how CNWL NHS developed a workforce of +150 peer roles!

Sign up here bit.ly/ScotRecovery...

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November 27, 2024 at 9:35 AM
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Interested in #PeerSupport in Scotland?

Want to learn from what's working from further afield?

Looking for events, free resources & shared learning?

Sign up for our newsletter⬇️

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#LivedExperience
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October 23, 2024 at 7:24 AM