We are very pleased to be running new Peer Support sessions in 2026. These are open to anyone who is registered with the service, including people who are on our waitlist.
We have Peer Support sessions online and in person. There is never any pressure to share your lived experience when you come to a Peer Support group. It is just about spending time with each other, connecting, meeting new people and building supportive relationships.
Taking part
There are limited spaces at all sessions and workshops. So if you would like to come along, please let our Peer Support Team know.
Peer Support Team
Email: peer-support@future-pathways.co.uk
Phone or text: 07552 393 019
If you need support to arrange transport to your nearest session, or need help with the cost, please let us know. We may be able to help.
Peer Support sessions 2026
At each session, we will talk about what Peer Support is and we will agree how we run the session. There will be time for socialising and we will provide lunch at all the venues.
You can view and download our 2026 Peer Support Programme and view the full listing below.
APRIL
9 April 2026, Stirling
11:30am-2:00pm
Maximum number: 15 people
The Barracks
Forthside Way
Stirling FK8 1QZ
MAY
13 May 2026, Inverness
11:30am-2:00pm
Maximum number: 15 people
Merkinch Community Centre
Coronation Park
Inverness IV3 8AD
20 May 2026, online
10:00am-11:30am
Maximum number: 12 people
Online, on Microsoft Teams
JUNE
11 June 2026, Aberdeen
11:30am-2:00pm
Maximum number: 15 people
Café hoy
Beach Boulevard
Aberdeen AB24 5HP
JULY
2 July 2026, Fort William – CANCELLED
11:30am-2:00pm
Maximum number: 15 people
Nevis Centre
Studio 1
An Aird
Fort William PH33 6AN
14 July 2026, online
10:00am-11:30am
Maximum number: 12 people
Online, on Microsoft Teams
AUGUST
5 August 2026, Glasgow
11:30am-2:00pm
Maximum number: 15 people
The Mitchell Library and Theatre
North Street
Glasgow G3 7DN
SEPTEMBER
2 September 2026, Perth
11:30am-2:00pm
Maximum number: 15 people
Perth Museum
St John’s Place
Perth
PH1 5SZ
30 September 2026, online
10:00am-11:30am
Maximum number: 12 people
Online, on Microsoft Teams
OCTOBER
7 October 2026, Irvine
11:30am-2:00pm
Maximum number: 15 people
Volunteer Rooms
High Street
Irvine KA12 0AB
NOVEMBER
3 November 2026, Edinburgh
11:30am-2:00pm
Maximum number: 15 people
Edinburgh Printmakers
1 Dundee Street
Edinburgh EH3 9FP
19 November 2026, online
10:00am-11:30am
Maximum number: 12 people
Online, on Microsoft Teams
DECEMBER
8 December 2026, Glasgow
11:30am-2:00pm
Maximum number: 15 people
The Mitchell Library and Theatre
North Street
Glasgow G3 7DN
Peer Support Workshops 2026
We have 4 workshops where we will learn about different topics and do activities together. Please let us know if you are interested in coming.
Mindfulness and Stress Management Workshop
In this workshop, we will learn about how to manage everyday stress. We will also do a short breathing meditation. A local mindfulness provider will help us do this. You can do the activities, or just watch and learn. This workshop will last for 1 hour and will take place online, on Microsoft Teams.
24 April 2026, online
2pm-3pm
Maximum number: 12
Online, on Microsoft Teams
3 July 2026, online
2pm-3:30pm
Maximum number: 12 people
Online, on Microsoft Teams
Art Gallery Guided Tour Workshop
In this workshop, we will learn about art. A local service will help us do this. This workshop will involve walking indoors. This workshop is in Dundee and will last for 2 hours.
24 June 2026, Dundee
1pm-3pm
Maximum number: 15
V&A Dundee
1 Riverside Esplanade
Dundee
DD1 4EZ
Botanic Gardens Guided Walk Workshop
In this workshop, we will learn about plants. A local service will help us do this. This workshop will involve walking outdoors. This workshop is in Edinburgh and will last for 90 minutes.
19 August 2026, Edinburgh
11am-12:30pm
Maximum number: 12 people
Royal Botanic Garden
John Hope Gateway (West Gate)
Arboretum Place
Edinburgh
EH3 5NZ
19 August 2026, Edinburgh
1pm-2:30pm
Maximum number: 12 people
Royal Botanic Garden
John Hope Gateway (West Gate)
Arboretum Place
Edinburgh
EH3 5NZ
Mental Health First Aid
We will be learning about mental health first aid. Mental health first aid is where you learn how to help if someone is in danger because of their mental health. You can get involved with some practical activities, or you can just watch. It is up to you. This session will last 2 hours and take place in Glasgow .
22 October 2026, Glasgow
1pm–2:30pm
Maximum number: 15
The Mitchell Library and Theatre
North Street
Glasgow
G3 7DN
Taking part and booking your place
There are limited spaces at all sessions and workshops. If you would like to come along, please contact the Peer Support Team:
Peer Support Team
Email: peer-support@future-pathways.co.uk
Phone or text: 07552 393 019
If you need support to arrange transport to your nearest session, or need help with the cost, please let us know. We may be able to help.
Future Pathways is pleased to be supporting World Quality Week, running Monday 10 to Friday 14 November 2025.
Created by Chartered Quality Institute, World Quality Week highlights the important role that quality management plays in driving success, innovation and value. This year’s theme is ‘Quality: think differently’ and a chance to share insights, celebrate achievements and inspire new ways of thinking.
Thinking in new and innovative ways is central to Future Pathways’ own approach to quality and improvement. The whole team at Future Pathways is involved in driving change and making improvements. We recognise the ways we each contribute to our collective responsibility to deliver a high-quality service.
We look at data from across the whole service and use a framework to focus on the areas that matter most. By reflecting on our progress, we can see where we need to improve and the action we need to take. We believe in a trauma informed approach to quality. We measure what matters most so we can make a positive, consistent and effective difference in the lives of people we support.
We plan ahead, looking at the resource and guidance that can help us take steps in improving the quality of our work and the service we deliver. And by sharing what we learn and what we are doing differently, we ensure colleagues at all levels are informed and included.
The changes we make are rooted in our learning about what can improve people’s experience of Future Pathways. We are committed to seeking the views of people with lived experience to create meaningful change and shape Future Pathways.
We encourage all services to reflect on quality and improvement. We want to prompt reflection, curiosity and commitment in creating an inclusive approach to measuring quality and making improvements. Check out our resources below to find out more about how a trauma-informed approach to quality can deliver real change in the lives of people you support.
Quality Framework Annual Report Summary
Created in collaboration with colleagues from all areas of Future Pathways, this summary report highlights how a continuous cycle of improvement helps to create consistent, effective support.
Trauma Informed Quality and Improvement
In this resource, you can read more about how we embed the principles of trauma informed practice into our approach to quality and improvement at Future Pathways. Discover how to refine your approach, measure quality, identify actions and evaluate complex approaches.
A Journey of Connection
Our latest impact report tells the story of the difference we make and where we can improve. We highlight core areas of support, including the barriers people face and how services, including our own, can enhance access to support.
We are delighted to share our second Quality Framework Annual Summary Report, created in collaboration with colleagues from all areas of Future Pathways.
As a service that values learning and growth, we are continuously motivated and committed to driving improvement and maintaining quality. The whole team at Future Pathways is involved in contributing to changes and improvement.
Our summary report includes:
- Our approach to quality
- How we track quality at Future Pathways
- What we learned across improvement, development and training
- The principles of trauma informed practice in action across the service