Peer Support: What is it and does it work? New evidence review launched by National Voice and Nesta

Peer support has great potential to boost person centred care and is greatly valued by people who take part in it says Nesta and National Voices as they launch the review Peer Support: What Is It and Does It Work? 

“Peer support involves people sharing knowledge, experience or practical help with each other. Many voluntary and community groups encourage peer support. Health and social care commissioners are beginning to recognise the potential benefits”

The report compiled information from more than 1000 studies to help organisations and commissioners make decisions about investing in peer support

The publication of the research coincides with the recent launch of Realising the Value, a new initiative to find, test, share and roll out the best ways that people with health conditions work with their communities and health professionals. Realising the Value is delivered by a large consortium with a strong track record and expertise in the area of putting people at the centre of their own care.   Consortium partners include Nesta, the Health Foundation and National Voices. 

Read more about Peer Support: What Is It and Does It Work? On the National Voices Website

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