Peer support – a personal journey
Abstract
Purpose
The paper seeks to discuss the author's experience of peer support.
Design/methodology/approach
The author provides an account of the introduction of specialist training for potential peer support workers within an NHS Trust.
Findings
The paper finds that training should not be provided unless it is known that jobs as peer support specialists can be created for people to move into.
Originality/value
It is important to recognise that what is now being called intentional peer support is a new professional development that has the potential to transform services if people are brave enough to take the plunge.
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Citation
Porter, A. (2011), "Peer support – a personal journey", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 15 No. 2, pp. 54-56. https://doi.org/10.1108/20428301111140886
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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