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Scottish Recovery Network @ScotRecoveryNet
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“Suicide is the biggest killer of mums within the first year after giving birth. We started LATNEM as a peer support space for mums & birthing people to come to for support with their mental health" "One of our mums said 'thank you for keeping me alive'" #CreatingHopeTogether
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🧩Evaluating peer support: tools tips & taking next steps Tues 20 January 2026 10:30-12:00, online This #PeerConnects event is for peer support groups, organisations & practitioners who want to better understand & demonstrate the impact of their work. EvaluatingPeerSupport.eventb…

Evaluating peer support: tools tips and taking next steps

If you’re involved in peer support and looking for meaningful, practical ways to evaluate your impact, this event is for you.

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Scottish Recovery Network retweeted
Suicide Prevention Scotland@SuicidePrevScot
12 Nov 2025
Catriona from Scottish Recovery Network talks about the role of peer support in preventing suicide. Peer support connects people with shared experiences, creating a space to feel heard, supported, and hopeful. 💜
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Lesley Smith@LesleyRecMH
20 Nov 2025
Catriona and I had a fabulous session tonight with Shetland 1st Responders (Fire and Rescue, Police, Coastguard, Red Cross and Ambulance) exploring how to Create space for distress. Amazing group of compassionate, caring people. Part of our @ScotRecoveryNet Shetland visit.
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More photos from our Peer Support Creating Hope national event last week where we launched our new report: Creating Hope with Peer Support 3 years of peer power in suicide prevention bit.ly/CHPSPeerPower #CreatingHopeTogether #PeerSupport
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Lesley Smith@LesleyRecMH
20 Nov 2025
Deep in conversation at Growing peer support in Shetland this morning. Heard about Menopause peer groups and Shetland LinkUp now thinking about how we visualise peer support in 2035!
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Lesley Smith@LesleyRecMH
20 Nov 2025
A session with 1st Responders this evening at Lerwick Fire and Rescue Station. #CreatingHopePeerSupport
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Only 4 places left at our Creating Hope with Peer Support workshop in Glasgow, 4 Dec. "I feel like I know more, how I can support others in a safe way. I discovered other ideas & it was good to hear other people's opinions." 👉CHPSWorkshopGlasgow.eventbri… #SuicidePreventionScotland

Creating Hope with Peer Support in Glasgow: workshop

Want to build confidence & skills providing peer support to people affected by suicide? Make a real impact & create meaningful connections!

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#InternationalMensDay Sandy from Men United, a peer support project in North East Scotland, on why peer support is a vital part of suicide prevention. "I know how you feel because I felt it. I know exactly what you're thinking because I thought it.." youtu.be/2HCFLxDPZsI

Sandy: The Power of Peer Support for Men

Sandy from Men United, a peer support project in North East Scotla...

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They have arrived in Shetland!🧡
Lesley Smith@LesleyRecMH
19 Nov 2025
Hurrah-just landed in Sumburgh Shetland. Feel soo sick 😫 Never mind,will pass. On to hotel then Shetland Linkup later this afternoon. #PeerSupport @ScotRecoveryNet
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🛩️Slight delay to arriving in Shetland but Catriona & Lesley are up early doors this morning to try again. Safe journey ladies🧡
Lesley Smith@LesleyRecMH
19 Nov 2025
So last night we didn't manage to land in Shetland so here we are back at the airport in the hope we get to land this amazing. Very early start for Catrioma and I as we head off to discuss all things #PeerSupport Busy few days ahead!
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🧩New report Creating Hope with Peer Support 3 years of peer power in suicide prevention Peer workers, groups, services & orgs, collaborating to create connections, share knowledge & strengthen support for their communities. 👉bit.ly/CHPSPeerPower #CreatingHopeTogether
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Scottish Recovery Network retweeted
Suicide Prevention Scotland@SuicidePrevScot
13 Nov 2025
LATNEM provide safe, free peer support groups for mothers and birthing people who are experiencing mental ill health. Here's Linsey to tell us about why their work is so important. ❤️
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🛩️Creating Hope with Peer Support is off to Shetland tomorrow as we bring people together to explore the unique strengths & challenges of suicide prevention in remote & rural areas. Find out more in this @Charity_Today feature👇 charitytoday.co.uk/creating-… #CreatingHopeTogether

Creating Hope Together: Peer Support in Shetland | Charity Today News

Peer support is a mutual relationship where people with shared lived experiences support each other, particularly as they move through challenging times.

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Scottish Recovery Network retweeted
Suicide Prevention Scotland@SuicidePrevScot
14 Nov 2025
Men United offer weekly peer support groups for men, a mentoring and befriending service, motivational workshops and speaking events. They're a vital peer support service in their community, giving men the opportunity to open up, and realise they're not alone. ❤️
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#FilmFriday📽️ Earlier this week we premiered 'The Power of Peer Support in Suicide Prevention' In collab @SuicidePrevScot this short film highlights the experiences of peer workers from The Hive Kirkcaldy, Latnem & Men United. youtu.be/q0cTS5E9r98?si=0KVO… #CreatingHopeTogether💚
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Scottish Recovery Network retweeted
Chris White@ChrisJBW
11 Nov 2025
Great to be at the @ScotRecoveryNet Peer Support Creating Hope Event. Fascinating discussions already about the value of peer spaces as well as how to create them.
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Lesley Smith@LesleyRecMH
11 Nov 2025
Check out this amazing quilt based on @ScotRecoveryNet Creating Hope with Peer Support project. Made by members of @InTheKnowInv have watched this grow and it's not just the message in the quilt but also the meaningful conversations as people worked together. Impressive work!
Scottish Recovery Network@ScotRecoveryNet
11 Nov 2025
We’re now in workshops and discussing the learning in our Creating Hope with Peer Support guides 💡 Download our free practice guide for yourself here 👇 bit.ly/CHPSPeerPower #CreatingHopeTogether #PeerSupportScot #SuicidePrevention
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🗞️Peer support brings suicide prevention initiative to Shetland Thanks @ThirdForceNews for highlighting this important visit🧡 We can't wait to meet the people, groups, services & orgs #CreatingHopeTogether tfn.scot/news/peer-support-b… #SuicidePreventionScotland #PeerSupport

Peer support brings suicide prevention initiative to Shetland - TFN

Work will be done by Scottish Recovery Network, Voluntary Action Shetland, NHS Shetland and local organisations

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