Peer-Led Day Pilot – May-July 2024

We started piloting Peer-Led Day sessions in May 2024, designing and co-producing with everyone who wanted to be involved and included in this project’s journey. We piloted nine sessions in total, running weekly from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. One studio member took on the responsibility of facilitating the group during this time.

“This group made me feel stronger in building relationships with others. I have learned to be responsible for group facilitation and how to communicate and listen to others’ problems. It helped me to have a more positive attitude and motivation and to improve my social skills and talent.” (Studio member)

Piloting the second day gave us an insight into the project’s potential. We wanted to see how the second day impacted the group and individuals to inform our future service development decisions in response to our participants’ experiences. Our aim and ambition for the new service is to provide our members with more opportunities for growth and support through leadership, autonomy and community-building. This expansion has not only increased our capacity but also empowered our members to use their experiences and creativity to support each other’s strengths and capabilities, which are at the heart of our project for this transition and the development of the service.