At Changes Bristol, we have a strong ethos on eliminating hierarchy. Across the services we are all peers and therefore everyone – member, volunteer, staff, trustee – has something to offer and bring to the table. At the peer support groups, members share for about ten minutes – depending on the group size – and can speak about whatever they want. It is then opened up for feedback from the group. Changes Bristol works using a peer support model. Photo: Changes Bristol Everything is welcome, even silence if someone wants to hold the space without speaking. We ask for the feedback to be supportive, directly related to the person’s share, keeping a focus on each person’s unique situation.