Meaningful connections: How peer support in Scotland adapted to a digital world during Covid-19 (December 2020)
This research explores how peer support in Scotland has adapted to a digital world with creativity and flexibility during Covid-19 restrictions.
The Meaningful connections research report is based on engagement with 170 different peer support services and 110 participants from across the country.
Key learning from the research:
Support during lockdown was innovative and responsive:
Flexibility was a key enabler of success
The digital divide was a key barrier
Facilitators need support to make this approach work
Remote peer support worked for a lot of people