SERVICE DETAILS
Peer support group for disabled people and people with long-term conditions.
Peer support is a way of giving and receiving help (knowledge, emotional assistance or practical help) by understanding others’ situations through shared personal experience. It’s different from other types of support because the source of support is a person with similar relevant experience.
Monthly peer support groups are organised and facilitated by LCiL staff, but owned by the group members, who meet to:
- Discuss issues and share information
- Get practical information, find out about resources and who to ask
- Develop skills and build confidence
- Hear from guest speakers and organisations on a range of topics, picked by the group
Peer support groups, which meet regularly for the sole purpose of peer support. These are led by the group members – they decide what topics they discuss, and people who’re not peers (for example workers from other organisations) can attend only at their invitation.
The group meet monthly.
The group takes place once per month, on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at 10:30am. Lunch will be served 12:30pm - 1.15pm
