New Podcast Ep: Debbie talks about the emotional reality of caring for someone at risk of suicide. She shares how peer support connected her with other carers who “just get it,” and why the Stronger Together project has become an anchor for people living through the same pressures👇 buff.ly/F9lcv8A

In episode 31, Fiona opens up about how lived experience has shaped her work, and why peer support is far more powerful than most services realise. They dive into Fiona's research on online forums, the iPOF study, and the creation of the Library of Lived Experience. Listen here👇 buff.ly/Tn9hVEp

After 30 years at the BBC, Claire has seen journalism evolve. When she saw that weight landing on reporters and on the people they film, she helped build a peer support network that now has 300 trained volunteers across the organisation. Listen to the full podcast episode here👉 buff.ly/7W15Lsc

🌿A Compassionate Approach to Self-Criticism Workshop Is your inner critic running the show? It’s time to turn down the volume. Join our 3-hour online workshop designed to help you transform negative self-talk, build resilience, and lead with compassion. Spaces are limited: buff.ly/NQ9nITa

🚨 Final places remaining! ✔ Gain tools to navigate peer role challenges. ✔ Build resilience & sustain wellbeing. ✔ Increase confidence as a leader. ✔ Create a personal action plan. ✔ Strengthen your peer network. Leadership & Influencing Training - Starts next week 👉https://shorturl.at/jEM0j

Cate speaks with Emily, a trade union professional, trainer, and peer support volunteer, about her ongoing recovery following a catastrophic head-on collision. She opens up about how peer support gave her a place to belong at a time when she no longer recognised her own life: shorturl.at/tlZtY

Earlier this month, members of our Black and Asian Network reflected on this year’s theme for Black History Month, Standing Firm in Power and Pride - sharing personal stories, supporting one another, and leaving inspired to stand tall for themselves and others. Read more here: buff.ly/Hyscxzk

Ryiah sustained a severe  hip injury while travelling in Bali, setting off a long recovery. Now training as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and volunteering with Day One Trauma Support, she reflects on recovery, anger, meaning, and the power of peer support. Listen here 👉 buff.ly/SuCZ8YN

Honouring Akyaaba Addai-Sebo: The Visionary Behind Black History Month Read about Akyaaba’s inspiring journey and how his vision continues to shape our work and the landscape of peer support today 👉https://buff.ly/jrS1F1b #PeerSupport #LivedExperience #BlackHistoryMonth #WithyouConsultancy

Two days. A lifetime of leadership impact.  14th & 21st November | Online | Limited time of part-funded training places at £300 + VAT, (standard price £440 + VAT) Join the Peer Support: Leadership & Influencing Training – Starts in just over 3 weeks. Find out more today 👉 buff.ly/EGVOqwb

For our next issue of Exchange Magazine, we’re celebrating the people and projects putting peer support into action in unexpected places. To contribute, get in touch with [email protected] by the submission deadline of 5th December. #PeerSupport #WithyouConsultancy #LivedExperience

🌐 Upcoming With-you Network Meetings! Supervisor Network — 21st October, 14:00–16:00 Join us online: buff.ly/A2w7SJT Allyship Network — 27th October, 18:00–19:30 Join us online: buff.ly/0afZN2A  #WithyouNetwork #Allyship #Supervisor #LivedExperience  #PeerSupport #WithyouConsultancy

This week, we’re revisiting our Shoulder to Shoulder Podcast episode with Ruth and Hannah from Care Full. Together, they explore how care is deeply embedded in every part of our lives, not just in health or social care, but as the very foundation of our society and economy 👉 buff.ly/ZvE6YbT #Carers

“Being Seen: In Art, Words and Dance” — a powerful art exhibition by Andy Farr at Coventry Cathedral exploring trauma, resilience & recovery through art, dance & poetry. Our Director, Marissa Lambert joins the free live event on 18 Oct. Find out more here 👇 shorturl.at/e0pXu #PeerSupport

For a WEEK* ONLY, we will take bookings for our 4-day Working with Groups online training in January - £400 + VAT per place (usually £600 + VAT). Contact [email protected] with the subject header ‘Global PS Offer’ to find out more and secure your place. *Offer ends midnight 22.10.25

We're offering two high-quality online training opportunities designed to strengthen wellbeing, resilience and leadership within peer and support-based roles. A Compassionate Approach to Self-Criticism 👇 shorturl.at/NnAGQ Peer Support: Leadership & Influencing 👇 shorturl.at/nRDn2 Limited places!

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. This year’s theme, 'Access to services: mental health in catastrophes and emergencies', highlights the impact global instability can have on mental health. We’re reflecting on ‘overwhelm’, an often-overlooked struggle when thinking about mental health. buff.ly/4h7u1IF

After officiating 300+ professional rugby matches, Ian’s sudden exit led to a personal mental health crisis and a deep loss of identity. He shares how peer support helped him rebuild and why he now works to support others through State of Mind’s education sessions across the UK 👉 buff.ly/MI6r6Pz

As we mark Black History Month 2025, it’s an important time to reflect on how representation, equity, and lived experience shape mental health services and to ask what still needs to shift to ensure Black and Asian workers can thrive, not just survive. Read more here👉https://buff.ly/1jk9rl0

Join us online on Thursday 9th October, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm, where we will be acknowledging and celebrating Black History Month at the With-you Black & Asian Network. Register for the network here: buff.ly/tVK6EX6 #BlackHistoryMonth #PowerAndPride #PeerSupport #WithyouConsultancy

🎙️ Shoulder to Shoulder Ep24 - Caring, Creativity & Change: Matthew McKenzie on Peer Support, Mental Health & Speaking Out. Listen here 👉 buff.ly/pN2Mnng #Carers #MentalHealth #PeerSupport #LivedExperience #Podcast #WithyouConsultancy

➡️ Not being heard? ➡️ Limited progression opportunities? ➡️ Stigma within systems? Why not join our Peer Support: Leadership & Influencing Training – 2-day online course 14th & 21st November 2025 | Online via Teams Register your place here 👉 buff.ly/e6OlMT1 #PeerSupport #WithyouConsultancy

It's the beginning of Black History Month 2025. This is a time to reflect, honour, and celebrate. This year’s national theme is Standing Firm in Power and Pride. Let's keep building spaces of support, solidarity, and growth – together! #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #PeerSupport #WithyouConsultancy

Exchange Magazine Issue 18: Wellbeing at Work 🌿 You’ll hear voices from across different sectors, sharing why wellbeing at work matters everywhere, not just in peer support. Discover more in this edition 👉 buff.ly/z9xebpF

Ep 23: Shoulder to Shoulder Georgie’s journey from marketing into mental health shows how lived experience can shape meaningful change. Having received peer support herself, she is now guiding new workers as they move from being supported to becoming supporters. Listen here 👉 buff.ly/BIxCze8

We are delighted to share that Elysium Healthcare and With-you Consultancy have entered into a new collaborative project partnership, focused on embedding lived experience roles and peer support values at the heart of Elysium's healthcare service development. Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/xTPzwJ2

Are you supervising a peer support worker or someone in a lived experience role? Looking for a space to share, learn, and grow with others who just get it? Our next With-You Supervisor Network Meet-up is happening Monday 22nd. A supportive space designed just for you 👉 buff.ly/Cx3Shpt #PeerSupport

🎙️ Shoulder to Shoulder Ep22: Cate Munro talks with Matt on his journey from the water industry to mental health crisis work, living with OCD, & the power of peer support in recovery. Listen here 👉 buff.ly/B14784T #MentalHealth #PeerSupport #OCD #Podcast #LivedExperience

This month starts the fifth year of delivering NHSE-funded Peer Support Worker & Supervision Training. We are proud to have seen our learners to grow in confidence, develop their skills, and drive positive impact. Here’s to another year of shared learning and impact. Read more 👉 buff.ly/qamIy8C

Shoulder to Shoulder Podcast – Ep 21 with Pete Fleischmann, Director of Co-production Works. Don’t miss this important conversation on co-production, lived experience, and building more inclusive services. Listen now 👉 buff.ly/41fhlIh #PeerSupport #Podcast #CoProduction #LivedExperience

📣 Our Peer Support for Eating Disorders workshop is happening NEXT WEEK — don’t miss your chance to join. Wednesday 17 Sept | 9.30–12.30 | Online | £108 (incl. VAT) Secure your place today and be part of the change 👉 buff.ly/o4Mu4UW #PeerSupport #RecoveryJourney #LivedExperience #DumpTheScales

Today on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay we honour the theme Changing the narrative on suicide. Hear Mark & Anita’s powerful stories on our Shoulder-to-Shoulder podcast, moving from surviving to thriving through hope & peer support 👉 buff.ly/L67fBks

Shoulder to Shoulder Podcast Ep. 20 is LIVE! 🎙️ Guest Lyndsey Sweeney shares how peer support transformed her mental health and how offering it to others does too. Discover the power of #livedexperience in healing 👉 buff.ly/JXpUvAr #PeerSupport #WithyouConsultancy #Podcast #MentalHealthMatters

Peer Support for Eating Disorders Workshop – Sept 17th Discover how peer-led approaches can transform support for those living with eating distress or eating disorders. Register now 👉 buff.ly/aLKbwMM #MentalHealthAwareness #PeerSupport #WithyouConsultancy #LivedExperience #RecoveryIsPossible

How might we support people and colleagues living with trauma? FINAL CALL to join our 2-day online course designed to help managers, HR professionals, and culture leaders integrate trauma-informed practices into their workplace culture. Don't miss out and book today 👉 buff.ly/1OcTtwL

Join our 2-day online course designed to help managers, HR professionals, and culture leaders integrate trauma-informed practices into their communication and workplace culture. 3rd & 10th Sept 2025 (10:00 – 16:00) | Microsoft Teams | £528 (incl. VAT) 🔗 buff.ly/PQtoSFm

Eating disorders are rising in the UK with over 30,000 inpatient admissions last year. This 3-hour online workshop dives into how peer-led approaches can make a real difference for those experiencing eating distress or eating disorders. Find out more here: buff.ly/OBGSHnz

Our 2-day online training on Trauma Informed Approaches has been designed for professionals who want to build confidence, support others more effectively, and contribute to meaningful, human-centred change. Find out more at one of our 30-minute info sessions to ask any questions 👇 buff.ly/mlpswmI

Build confidence, foster human connection, and create lasting impact. Explore how trauma can affect health and wellbeing and how Trauma Informed Approaches can promote post-traumatic growth through the application of peer-based approaches. Book your place today! 👇 buff.ly/wqCxAU3

.📢 Call for Submissions: Exchange Magazine – Wellness at Work We want bold voices on workplace wellness from all sectors—personal, political, or professional takes welcome! 📅 Submit by Sept 5 to [email protected] #PeerSupport #WithYouConsultancy #MentalHealth #LivedExperience #WorkCulture

Don’t Miss Out: Peer Support Networks Happening Tuesday 22nd July! 🤝 Allyship Network: buff.ly/lM9dlQ7 🧭 Supervisor Network: buff.ly/G0U5Lhh Our online member networks are safe, supportive spaces where peers can meet, share challenges and ideas, and encourage and champion each other.

Edition 17 of Exchange is out now! Packed with reflections on leadership, supervision, and the power of giving & receiving support. 📖 Read Issue 17 here: buff.ly/N5VmFBS #ExchangeMagazine #PeerSupport #WithyouConsultancy #Leadership #Supervision #Influence

OUT NOW! Edition 17 of Exchange Magazine 🗞️🙌 Packed with powerful articles on important topics including the importance of peer leadership, reflections on external supervision, and influencing in peer support. Read Issue 17 here: buff.ly/N5VmFBS #ExhangeMagazine #PeerSupport #WithyouConsultancy

Readers asked for more poetry in Exchange Magazine—we listened! We’re spotlighting a powerful poem submitted by one of our readers, Bell Noor. Their piece offers a heartfelt reflection on emotional journeys, resilience, and peer support. Read Bell’s poem here 👉 buff.ly/j9i1taR

🚨 FINAL CALL: A Compassionate Approach to Self-Criticism Workshop - Don’t Miss Out! ✅Reframe self-critical thoughts ✅ Build emotional resilience ✅ Develop a growth mindset for sustainable high performance Last chance to book your place on our powerful upcoming workshop: buff.ly/7Uqhkg5

Join us for our next Allyship Network meeting If you work within or are interested in Allyship and Peer Support, then this is the network for you. Meet with your peers, share ideas and insights, lift each other up and get involved in valuable conversations. Join our network here: buff.ly/Q36pYyH

NEW: The With-you Peer Support Supervisor Network We’re creating a brave, open space where #peersupport supervisors can engage in honest conversations, share experiences, and grow their confidence and skills, all while navigating the complexities of today’s world. Get involved here: buff.ly/vSweOE9

📣FINAL CALL: Are you working in a peer-based role and ready to lead and influence with confidence? We want to empower you to help shape the future. Join our Leadership & Influencing course — designed to help you lead authentically and inspire change at every level. Book here 👉 buff.ly/gwd13lT

At With-you, we’ve long championed #PeerSupport for #carers, yet it remains underused across the sector. A new study sheds light on this gap and raises key questions about when and how to embed peer support in carers’ journeys. Read more from Karen, With-you Co-director here👇 buff.ly/TCQkgIA

📣 For #CarersWeek2025, tune into a special #ShoulderToShoulder podcast episode with Ruth Hannan & Hannah Webster of Care Full Economy. Launching in Dec 2023, their focus is on thinking ambitiously and optimistically about the role of care in a new economy. Listen here👇 shorturl.at/aZwAb