Participants were 12 parents and 23 befrienders who had contact with the Face2Face befriending service in Devon and Cornwall during a 12-month period, and 10 professionals from health, social care and education services. A key strength of the evaluation was the involvement of a stakeholder group including parents of disabled people who were able to advise on all aspects of its design.
The catalyst: shared experience
Shared experience was perceived by all participant groups to be central to successful peer support and was a catalyst for other elements of support, enabling parents to:
These elements underpinned perceived outcomes for both parents providing and receiving support.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here