All peer support activities need to be adequately resourced.

Below is an indicative list of resources required to deliver peer support activities. LDATs may be able to provide some of these resources or work with partners who can provide additional support.

Resources

• participants, including the availability of suitable peer supporters
• basic administrative tools - access to stationery and office supplies, printers, phones, printing, a workspace for administrative duties
• skilled personnel to manage the peer support activity
• knowledge/materials and/or funds to train, supervise and support peer supporters
• funds to cover costs/expenses of peer supporters (e.g. telephone, petrol, IT support, parking, public transport costs)
• venue for meetings – this may include in kind use of meeting rooms from a partner organisation, local library, community halls (your local council will have a list of available places for community use), or schools. It is not appropriate for meetings to be held in people’s homes
• funds for catering at events and meetings
• design and publication of promotional material
• implementation of a media campaign to publicise the activity
• funds to undertake police checks/Working With Children checks, where necessary
• insurance and liability coverage (where appropriate).