Peer Support Workers

Project Scope

NHS
Independent Sector
Local Authorities
VCSE
YJS

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Further Information

  • The purpose of the census is to provide a comprehensive profile of peer support workers workforce working within mental health services across England.

    The census will provide details of the size of the workforce, its levels of training and education, and its diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, and disability status.

    The scope will include all peer support workers staff working in NHS commissioned services within NHS mental health trusts, independent, and voluntary sectors in England.

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National Reports

Download the national reports for Peer Support Workers below.

Project Lead: Mariana Dias

Key Dates

Data collection opens:
22nd July 2025

Data collection closes:
2nd September 2025

Validation and analysis:
September - December 2025

Outputs:
National Report - Spring 2026

Participant Reports - Spring 2026

Any changes to dates will be updated here.