Peer support online initial training 2026

Overview

We offer training to individuals who want to be peer supporters and to peer support coordinators. The peer support training programme will provide a force with everything they need to implement a peer support network.

What does it cost?

There is no charge for this training for Home Office forces.

Who's it for?

This course is aimed at police officers and police staff, who want to become peer supporters, to deliver timely practical support to individuals who want to speak to a peer supporter in their force, or by exception and only in agreement with their force, as part of mutual aid.

How will the session be run?

The course is delivered on Microsoft Teams.

What if I miss it?

Regular courses are available, subject to your force having adopted this training.

We offer training to individuals who want to be peer supporters and to peer support coordinators. The peer support training programme will provide a force with everything they need to implement a peer support network.

We are pleased to announce the following peer support training for 2024/25. It will be delivered on MS Teams from 9am to 12.30pm.

Wednesday 11 February
Thursday 26 February

Wednesday 4 March
Thursday 12 March
Thursday 2 April
Wednesday 8 April
Thursday 23 April
Wednesday 29 April
Monday 18 May
Wednesday 27 May
Monday 1 June
Monday 8 June
Monday 22 June

The training will cover the following areas:

an overview of the OK peer support model
the peer support process
an introduction to mental health and self care
non–clinical training for OK peer supporters.

Please note: MS Teams days are 9am to 3pm.

Upon completion of the course, delegates will receive a certification of completion.

How often does this training take place?

These courses regularly take place throughout the year and dates will be supplied directly to forces who have adopted this training.

How to access this training

To be considered for one of these courses, you must firstly contact your force wellbeing lead who may put your name forward.

Please note we are unable to accept individual applications for this course.

What previous delegates are saying:

Very informative, I feel equipped to use my new found knowledge to support others with confidence.

It has given me enough information, knowledge and confidence to be a good peer support champion.

One of the best courses I have been on in a long time. Very engaging and really good course content.

Find out more

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