Creating Supportive Workplaces
We can all play a role in shaping the workplace environment. The environment that we work within can be one of, if not the strongest influencer over how we feel while we’re at work. When we feel, valued, respected and included, we feel our best and we give our best.
That’s why we’ve created this page of resources to help everyone contribute to creating a supportive culture in your workplace.
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Peer support: starting the conversation
Gill Moreton, Project Lead for National Services at NHS Lothian’s Rivers Centre, and Gail Topping, a paramedic with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS), discuss how to start peer support conversations…
R U OK: A peer support initiative
Gail Topping, a paramedic with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) discusses the ‘R U OK?’ peer support campaign. R U OK? aims to ensure SAS staff feel supported, and provide…
What is peer support?
Gill Moreton, Clinical Lead for National Services at NHS Lothian’s Rivers Centre, and Gail Topping, a paramedic with the Scottish Ambulance Service, discuss what peer support means to them. About…
Peer Support – a conversation with the experts
Gill Moreton, Clinical Lead for the National Services at NHS Lothian’s Rivers Centre, and Gail Topping, a paramedic with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS), discuss all things peer support. This…
Tips for supporting your peers
For a printable version of these tips, Download PDF here. Knowing what to say to someone you think is struggling can be tricky. These are our tips to help you…
Peer Support – a conversation with the experts podcast
Listen to Peer Support – a conversation with the experts Gill Moreton, Clinical Lead for the Emergency Services at NHS Lothian’s Rivers Centre, and Gail Topping, a paramedic with the…
Peer support – why looking out for each other matters
Working in Health or Social Care can both be rewarding and challenging. The importance of peer support can’t be overstated when it comes to getting through the challenges you face…
Leading to Change
Leading your staff with kindness and compassion is important – it can help boost their wellbeing as well as their motivation. If you are interested in developing your leadership skills,…
Managing Trauma-Informed Services
What are trauma-informed services? The phrase ‘Trauma-Informed’ has become increasingly popular, with many organisations aspiring to become trauma-informed or deliver trauma-informed practice. But what does the phrase ‘trauma-informed’ actually mean?…
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