Peer support: looking out for newer staff

Starting any new job can be daunting, it’s a step into the unknown. In this video 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 the importance of experienced staff sharing their experiences and keeping an eye out for newer members of the team.

About the speakers

Gill is the Project Lead for Lifelines Scotland, a national, government funded workforce wellbeing project for our emergency responder community. Lifelines provides both training and online resources to support the blue light and volunteer communities. You can learn more about the work that Lifelines do by visiting their website.

Gail co-developed the ‘R U OK?’ peer support campaign within the Scottish Ambulance Service, which aimed to help promote conversations around mental health and wellbeing. You can read more about the campaign by following this link.