...Chloe Griggs; Lorna Hunt; Sharon Reeman Purpose – The purpose of this case study is to detail the development of a bespoke programme of learning for Support Workers employed in the mental health sector. Design/methodology/approach – The programme was designed to serve three purposes...

...Nicole Shepherd; Thomas Meehan Purpose Support workers who provide in‐home support to people with psychiatric disability are becoming a significant part of the mental health workforce. Research is needed to establish the optimum level and content of training they need to effectively carry out...

... to underpin all peer support projects. Findings Models of inpatient peer support need to be flexible to both the individual talents of peer support workers and the cultures of the different wards in which they work. Originality/value The paper shows that the project demonstrates the value that can...