Find out how you can help parents with their confidence and wellbeing through peer support, and how to become a peer supporter.
What is peer support?
Peer supporters are volunteers with lived experience of the struggles around pregnancy and post-birth, who are passionate about supporting the wellbeing of others.
Our peer supporters provide support to families:
- one-to-one, or in group settings in the local community
- through signposting to local services and further support
- as a non-judgmental and empathic listener with a background of shared experience
We provide training for our peer supporters, who will:
- undertake 21 hours of OCN accredited training
- receive safeguarding, GDPR training and enhanced DBS checks
- receive regular reflective and clinical support from a psychotherapist
Volunteer with us as a peer supporter
You can register your interest in becoming a peer supporter by completing an application form or contacting the service you would like to volunteer for.
Perinatal mental health peer supporters
Our peer supporters for the Parents in Mind project have lived experience of either perinatal mental health difficulties, or supporting someone closely who has experienced these challenges.
Their aim to support new parents with their wellbeing to increase confidence, promote mental health awareness and help to reduce stigma.
Breastfeeding peer supporters
Our breastfeeding peer supporters have lived experience of pregnancy, raising a child and everything in between.
They aim to provide social, emotional and practical support to new parents on their breastfeeding journey.
Find out more about the services you can volunteer for as a breastfeeding peer supporter.