A day in the life of a peer support worker: a visit. Issue 2 (6th May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Watson, Emma
• Is Part Of: Mental health and social inclusion. Volume 18:Issue 2(2014)
• Page Start: 59
• Page End: 60
• Publication Date: 2014-05-06
• Subjects: Peer support -- Personal account -- One to one; Mentally ill -- Services for -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Mental health services -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Day care centers for people with mental disabilities -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 362.20425094105
• DOI: 10.1108/MHSI-05-2014-0015
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8308

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to provide an insight into a day in the life of a peer support worker (PSW). Design/methodology/approach: – Narrative account of a visit written from the perspective of a PSW. Findings: – Reflective account, no findings presented. Originality/value: – An original viewpoint from the perspective of a PSW in a one-to-one setting, very little has previously been published using this approach.