C459086 - Specialist Inpatient Peer Support Worker Programme - WMC&AMHS

Specialist Inpatient Peer Support Worker Programme NHSE recognises peer support as a supported self-management intervention. It happens when people with similar long-term conditions, or health experiences, come together to support each other – either on a one-to-one or group basis. It is enabled through relationships that build mutual acceptance and understanding. Peer support is a valuable resource for people and their families and carers; empowering them to take ownership of, and have more control over, their health and wellbeing. It enables people to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to self-manage and address other issues that might be affecting their health, such as loneliness or self-esteem. The power of peer support lies in connecting people with shared experience to create an encouraging, inspiring, and safe space. This personalised, holistic support focuses on wellbeing and understanding lived experience, rather than clinical interventions. This peer support service, majoratively delivered within CAMHS inpatient settings aims to: • Contribute to a reduction in length of admission by increasing a young persons level of engagement in their treatment plan, promoting recovery and a positive experience of discharge. • Deliver patient-centred, trauma-informed, psychologically informed support, via the PSW approach. • Deliver supportive care and mentorship to young people with a focus on relationship building during their inpatient stay.