How do we set up peer support? Ten great ideas from the WM Co-production Network Meeting in Coventry 9 December 2015 Use a grass roots approach Look for where your ambassadors are (trusted people with lived experiences) Not just do a needs assessment but do an assets/strengths assessment (for individuals and groups) consistently Encourage blogging and use of social media Start tweetchats re specific topics (e.g. #pndchat) Do not use term to encourage uptake ‘peer’ Community care on interested topic Leisure cards Create attract get right conditions in place – – Be creative and subversive! –
How do we set up peer support? Ten great ideas from the WM Co-production Network Meeting in Coventry 9 December 2015 Use a grass roots approach Look for where your ambassadors are (trusted people with lived experiences) Not just do a needs assessment but do an assets/strengths assessment (for individuals and groups) consistently Encourage blogging and use of social media Start tweetchats re specific topics (e.g. #pndchat) Do not use term ‘peer’ to encourage uptake Community care on interested topic Leisure cards Create – attract – get right conditions in place Be creative – and subversive!