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