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Resources Multimedia Audio Downloads Making Recovery Real - Piloting Peer Support
Making Recovery Real - Piloting Peer Support |
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Date recorded: 26 February 2009 In 2006 the Scottish Government made a commitment to support the development of formalised Peer Support in Scotland. Two years on this session offered a chance to hear about the experiences of piloting Peer Support and discuss considerations for the future. It features presentations from:
What makes Peer Support different? Lesley Smith, Peer Graduate Lesley explores what makes Peer Support unique and different.  Parallel session audio recording: Lesley Smith - What makes Peer Support different? (19.3 MB) Parallel session presentation: Lesley Smith - What makes peer support different? (380.11 kB)____________________________________________________________________________ What is a Peer Support Worker? Lea Cummings, Peer Support Worker Lea talks about his experiences as a Peer Support worker, what he does/doesn't do, how the Peer Support approach works in practice and some of the challenges he has had to deal with. Parallel session audio recording: Lea Cummings - What is a Peer Support Worker? (11.19 MB)____________________________________________________________________________ Peer Support work in Scotland: What now, what next? Linda Reid, Scottish Government (Mental Health Division) Linda Reid sets the context for peer support in Scotland. She outlines the current position and advise on what is planned for the future. Parallel session audio recording: Linda Reid - Peer Support work in Scotland (26.1 MB) Parallel session presentation: Linda Reid - Peer Support work in Scotland (46.39 kB) |
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