Strengthening Peer Support in Mother and Baby Units - RAPPORT study launch

The findings from the RAPPORT study evaluating APP’s peer support embedded in Mother and Baby Units have been launched at a special webinar.

RAPPORT (Realist evaluation of Action on Postpartum Psychosis MBU-embedded peer suppORT), led by Dr Annette Bauer at the Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science, assessed APP-provided peer support at three Mother and Baby Units in England (Lancashire, Birmingham and Manchester).

At the webinar on Thursday 7th May, the research team shared key insights on: the importance of providing peer support in MBUs; the impact on recovering women, the health professional team, and on peer supporters; and the essential ingredients for safe, supportive peer support delivery.

The event brought together researchers, clinicians, commissioners, peer support staff and people with lived experience to share findings and discuss implications for practice and future research.

The webinar can be seen here.

The study’s key findings are summarised here.

Read an overview of APP’s Mother and Baby Unit peer support model here.