Peer support in services: integrating the approach

How can peer support be successfully embedded in mental health services? Practical strategies and lessons learned from those leading the way.

Joining us is Kathryn Thompson, Peer Recovery Worker & MyPLAN Facilitator, at Community Mental Health Team East, NHS Tayside. Kathryn will share how the service is effectively integrating peer approaches and the positive impact this is having.

60 minutes of ideas and inspiration to kick start your day!

Sharing what's possible. This Peer Connects webinar is for anyone supporting the design, development, and delivery of mental health services in Scotland, including Peer Workers, Service Managers, Team Leaders, and Commissioners.

Online security and wellbeing

We will be using the video conferencing tool Microsoft Teams for this event. Your online security and wellbeing are our utmost priority. We will send out a secure Microsoft Teams link ahead of the event. If you want to call into this event on your phone (audio access) we can accommodate this.

Accessibility

If you have any accessibility or communication needs that would help you take part, please let us know. To book BSL Interpreters or Electronic Notetakers, we need two weeks’ notice.

If you have any further questions, contact 0300 323 9956 or info@scottishrecovery.net

British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact us directly by using Contact Scotland BSL

Peer Connects programme 2025/26

Peer Connects is a programme of free learning events and webinars, featuring guest contributors, networking opportunities, new tools and a chance to share practice with other people passionate about peer support!

The Peer Connects programme has three over-arching themes: sharing what's possible, growing peer support and supporting peer leadership.

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