George Hamlyn explores Transport for London's approach to authentic peer support, taking you through the history of TfL's peer support program and highlighting the risks of focusing solely on the 'soft and fluffy' side of wellbeing. He provides an overview of TfL's training program, the crucial role of documents, policies, and procedures in ensuring consistency and also discusses the importance of evaluating and holding peer supporters accountable for their actions.
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