Scottish Recovery Network

06/10/2026

Lived experience and peer support can help drive transformative change across Scotland’s mental health system.

It’s about more than hearing people’s experiences. It’s about using that knowledge to lead, shape and deliver services and support.

Catalysts for Change our 10-year strategic plan outlines how: https://bit.ly/10-YearStrategy

05/10/2026

🌍 World Mental Health Day is this Saturday, and this year’s theme is Lived experiences heard. Real voices, real change.

All this week, we’ll be sharing resources about peer support and lived experience, and exploring what it takes to make sure people with lived experience are heard, involved in creating change and able to build on what we learn.

We’d love to hear from you too. How do we make sure lived experiences are heard and actively involved in creating real change?

05/10/2026

📰 ICYMI: Our latest newsletter brings together some great reading, new opportunities and upcoming events.

Catch Eilidh’s Recovery Colleges article for TFN, Catriona’s latest blog on peer leadership and relational approaches to safety, plus details of upcoming Peer Connects events.

📖 Read the newsletter: https://bit.ly/OctNews2026

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

😊 There’s something special about connecting with someone who just gets it!

Peer support can create genuine, human connections that feel natural and authentic - built on shared understanding and lived experience. Sometimes that connection brings a smile, a laugh or even just a sense that you can be yourself.

This World Smile Day, we're sharing a short film about the difference that kind of connection can make.

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01/10/2026

🧩 We’re in Glasgow for Peer Leadership in Scotland: Setting the Agenda!

We’re bringing peer leaders, people with lived experience and organisations together to explore what peer leadership looks like in practice, and how it can shape the future of mental health support in Scotland.

There’s been plenty of discussion, sharing and reflection so far, with co-production at the heart of conversations about creating meaningful, lasting change.

Want to be part of the next Peer Connects event? Explore the full programme in our Peer Connects 2026/27 booklet: https://bit.ly/PeerConnects2627HeyZine

30/09/2026

There’s plenty to explore in our latest newsletter!

Read Eilidh’s article for TFN on Recovery Colleges, catch up with Catriona’s latest blog on peer leadership and relational approaches to safety, and find out what’s coming up at our next Peer Connects events.

📖 https://bit.ly/OctNews2026

29/09/2026

⏰ There’s still time to book your place!

This Thursday, 1 October, we’re heading to Glasgow for Peer Leadership in Scotland: Setting the Agenda.

We’ll explore what peer leadership looks like in practice, hear from others working in this space and look at how peer leadership and co-production can shape mental health support in Scotland.

Find out more: https://PeerLeadershipScotland.eventbrite.co.uk

28/09/2026

Looking to build your confidence and skills in offering peer support?

Our four free practice guides bring together practical advice, ideas and guidance on:
- Creating safe spaces
- Navigating discomfort in the peer relationship
- Supporting people experiencing distress
- Exploring safety and risk

Whether you’re new to peer support or looking to strengthen your practice, there’s something here to explore.

🔗 Explore the guides: https://bit.ly/CHPSResources

25/09/2026

Bi Visibility Day took place on Wednesday, celebrating bisexual people and raising awareness of the experiences and challenges faced by bi communities.

Feeling seen, understood and connected can make a real difference. So, we're highlighting the power of peer support for LGBTQIA+ communities.

Peer support creates spaces where LGBTQIA+ people can share experiences, build confidence and feel supported — and The Hive Kirkcaldy is a great example of that in action.

🎥 In this short film, Lindsey, Operations Manager, at The Hive, shares how peer support makes these spaces possible.

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