Patient-led co-production in community mental health nursing practice: part 1

Purpose This paper aims to provide an example of patient-led co-production. Design/methodology/approach Using the six principles of co-production to frame the activities undertaken during the author’s relationship with a community mental health nurse. Findings The paper describes the benefit of a collaborative support group for the three lived experienced participants and a mental health nurse. Practical implications Small support groups like the one described in this paper can be established effectively through the process of co-production between people with lived experience and mental health professionals working in partnership. Originality/value Co-production is usually used with groups of stakeholders working together in an equitable way to design or deliver a new service; this paper, however, seeks to demonstrate how the process can be effectively used when the project is patient-led within the context of a therapeutic relationship.