Hand in Hand Peer Travel Buddy
A Volunteer Peer Buddy scheme matching volunteers with lived experience of mental health problems to accompany Islington residents to destinations in the borough
A collaboration of Islington Mind, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and the SidebySide Network
Due to high demand, our waiting list for weekly support is currently closed.
We are still accepting referrals for one-off journey requests.
Support for walks will be offered on a one-off basis.
If you need support in accessing appointments or activities – you will be matched with a Peer Travel Buddy who will accompany you and offer support. Peer support can also include assisting in making phone calls, and signposting for further support.
Hand in Hand Islington is a Volunteer Peer Buddy scheme that recruits, trains and supports volunteers with lived experience of mental ill-health to accompany residents with mental health problems to other locations in the borough for appointments, courses and training, services, green spaces, activities and events.
The project is a collaboration of Islington Mind, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and the SidebySide Network.
Download information for clients and FAQs
Download information for referrers
Volunteering with Hand in Hand
To read more about the Peer Buddy’s role, download FAQs for Peer Buddies
To register your interest in volunteering as a Peer Buddy, click here.
For more information, download our flyer.
If you require further details and information, email handinhand@islingtonmind.org.uk
Please call Tim on 07518 798 905 Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Satoko on 07526 692 507 Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays if you cannot fill in the online referral form, send an email to us or have any questions about this project.
