Peer Support
Peer support is when people use their own experiences to help each other. There are different types of peer support, but they all aim to:
- bring together people with shared experiences to support each other
- provide a space where you feel accepted and understood
- treat everyone's experiences as being equally important
- involve both giving and receiving support
In peer support, everyone's views and experiences are equally valued, rather than anyone being seen as more of an expert than others. How much support you give and receive can vary depending on what feels right for you at different times.
Online
Diabetes UK Support Forum
The Diabetes UK Support Forum is for everyone with diabetes, whatever type it may be, and for their families and carers.
GP Surgeries
Penn Hill Surgery
- Mental Health Group: Takes place on the first Monday of the month from 6 pm - 7:30 pm and is open to anyone from any other GP practice. It's led by one of the Penn Hill Surgery's counsellors and supported by a health coach.
- Health & Well-Being Group: Takes place on the third Monday of the month from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm and is designed to offer support to anyone that is struggling with their weight and at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The group keeps things fun by doing quizzes and have speakers in from different areas of healthcare such as dietitians and health coaches.
Preston Grove Surgery
- Peer Support Group: Preston Grove Medical Centre is now doing a peer support group on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30 - 11 am. It is an open invitation to anyone with diabetes, you do not have to be a patient with Preston Grove to attend.
Frome Medical Centre
- Peer Support Group: The peer support group for Mendip takes place at Frome Medical Centre on the 2nd Monday of the month from 6 - 8 pm. Dr Rob Taylor and the Health Connector run the session. There is no need to book and patients from other GP practices are welcome to attend.
