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KeyRing’s History• KeyRing was founded in 1990 and we’re currently
celebrating our 25th year• We developed a unique model based on the idea of a
network of members who mutually support each other• There are now over 100 Living Support Networks
across England & Wales, supporting some 900 people
• We work with over 50 Local Authorities in England and Wales…. and link with Neighbourhood Networks in Scotland
What is KeyRing? • People want their own place to live
• They want to exercise choice and take responsibility
• KeyRing focuses on one person at a time
• KeyRing can benefit a broad range of people
• KeyRing helps develop strong relationships within communities
• People are safer when they are:
– more self-reliant– less dependent on workers– Known in their communities
KeyRing Networks
This is how a KeyRingNetwork might look
Community Living Volunteer’s flat
Flexible Support • Support is available when Members want it, and in
the form that Members want. Layers of support are created around people via
• Other Members• Community Living Volunteer• Neighbourhood links and natural connections
within the community • Community Support Worker• Supported Living Manager
Keep improving
• KeyRing Members are the only real experts
• Member Involvement is about handing KeyRing over to its members
• Members Trustees
• Regional and National Forums
Change
•Keep improving by embracing change
•A variation on the network model including development of hubs and drop-ins
•Working with a wider group of vulnerable people
•New services across the country- including the new Chain Reaction project
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