Better Together Research: Executive Summary
Connected: Co-production and co-reserach in an online recovery community
Take a look at the execuiteve summary for our research report which explored the impact and effectiveness of Better Together, focusing on co-production principles, peer support, and the recognition of lived experiences.
The study revealed the significance and necessity of involvement from our community members, along with notable improvements in personal and social wellness. It highlights the importance of comunity connection and peer support in creating a supportive recovery environment.
This report showcases Better Togethers’s innovative and peer led approach to recovery support, emphasizing autonomy, safety, and collaboration, and sets the stage for future peer initiatives.
Contributors:
CO-WRITERS: Susie Barnes South East Technological University, Department of Humanities & Jim O’Dwyer, South East Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force
RESEARCH LEAD: Susie Barnes
ETHICS PROPOSAL COMMITTEE: Michelle Black, Samantha Doorley, Laura Hardiman, Mary Connors, Ursula Law, Ann Lacey, Andy Hargreaves, John Whelan, Jim O Dwyer, and Susie Barnes
RESEARCH DATA COLLECTION, FINDINGS, AND ANALYSIS: Jim O Dwyer, John Whelan, Mary Connors, Rose Lister, Laura Hardiman, Amy Ryan, Lucy Hartnett, and Susie Barnes
Special thanks to the Better Together members who took part in the focus group, and to the South East Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force (SERDAFT) for funding SMART survey software.
