Community Connections Edinburgh

Connecting Disabled People, those with long term health conditions and carers to peer support focused on all areas of social care
About this Event

Edinburgh Peer Support Group

Join us for Community Connections , a peer support group focused on social care (Self-directed Support)!

Event details:

The event is on May 20 and will run from 11.00am to 1.30pm, it will be held at Gordon Room, Norton Park Conference Centre. We welcome you to join from 10.45, so the session can start promptly.

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About this event

Our peer support groups provide a space to share experiences and knowledge around Self-Directed Support (SDS). Through meaningful connections with others who understand your experiences, you will find a space to share, learn, and feel listened to.

The sessions are welcoming, relaxed and informal. Bringing people together to discuss the aspects of SDS that matter to them. We aim to increase understanding around Self-Directed Support, enabling you to make informed decisions about social care.

What is peer support?

Peers are those with similar lived experiences who can understand and offer support.

Peer support groups create an environment that uses collective knowledge, lived experience, and a mutual approach to build awareness and knowledge. The relationships and community built through peer support groups can also offer emotional and practical support.