What’s it like being a Peer Worker in a Community Mental Health Service?
Helen, a Peer Worker with NHS Borders Adult Community Mental Health Service, shares her experiences of the role.
A Peer Worker is a tangible, living, walking, breathing symbol of hope simply because of the words Lived Experience.
Helen, Peer Worker, NHS Borders Adult Community Mental Health Team.
- Read along with the transcript for Helen’s story
Bonus material
Two Rooms in a Mansion by Helen Bradd. Listen along as Helen reads her poem
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