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Peer Support Lunatics taking over the asylum?

Peer Support Lunatics taking over the asylum?. Contents. Concept Evidence Practicalities Reflections Q&A. Definition.

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Peer Support Lunatics taking over the asylum?

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  1. Peer Support Lunatics taking over the asylum?

  2. Contents • Concept • Evidence • Practicalities • Reflections • Q&A

  3. Definition “Relationships built and nurtured through shared experiences. People who have liked experiences can better relate and can consequently offer more empathy and validation.” (Sherry Mead)

  4. Levels of Peer-Ness Peers in existing posts Peers in created posts Peers in outside agencies Supported peer efforts Peers in mutual support

  5. Evidence of benefit For Service Users Increased independence Increased empowerment Increased self-esteem Greater sense of acceptance

  6. Evidence of benefit • For System • Reduced length of stay • Reduced admission rate • Reduced readmission rate • Cost saving

  7. Evidence of benefit • Scotland Evaluation • 80% service users said that having a PSW helped my recovery • 90% service users said that a PSW could relate and understand better than a typical MHP • 94% would recommend PSW service to a friend

  8. Practicalities Training for the peers Listening Story Telling Trauma Boundaries Empowerment Problem solving

  9. Practicalities Space and time for clinical teams Being open and honest Allowing uncertainty Facilitating open discussion and debate

  10. Personal Reflection

  11. Any Questions? • Martyn Illingworth • martyn.illingworth@nottshc.nhs.uk • 07534 274 448

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