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Warwickshire Networks

Warwickshire Short Term Support

Warwickshire Community Links

Warwickshire Day Opportunities

Meet the Warwickshire team

Warwickshire Services

If you live in Warwickshire you can become part of a KeyRing network. You'll receive support in your local area to connect, build independence, and achieve your goals through formal and informal support.

KeyRing networks

We also offer two short term support options in Warwickshire. Both are designed to help you for a short period. If you don’t know which one would be right for you, then you can just drop us a line.

Warwickshire Short Term Support

The Short Term Support option is a bit of help when you need it to overcome a specific challenge or issue. It is designed to help stop issues from growing into something that you need long-term help with. It’s for anyone in Warwickshire.

Warwickshire Community Links

You can get a little help to feel less isolated through our Community Links Service. It’s for people in Warwickshire who do not have any other social care support. This is part of the Wellbeing for Warwickshire service aimed at supporting the mental health and wellbeing of people in Warwickshire.

We also offer a Day Opportunities and Independent Living Service.

Our approach is to identify and celebrate your interests and skills. You’ll develop an action plan which puts you at the centre of your support. You can meet us in your home or out and about depending on what support you need.

Our team offer support across all three services, and you can meet them here.

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Warwickshire Networks

Manager: Matthew Wilson - 07825 275 405 - matthew.wilson@keyring.org

You are invited to join the KeyRing network. Here, you'll receive support in your local area to connect, build independence, and achieve your goals. The great thing about networks is that support comes from staff, volunteers, other KeyRing Members (people), and opportunities in your local area. It’s a good balance of formal and informal support, and the possibilities are endless.

Your support worker

Everyone in the KeyRing network has their own support worker. You'll get to know each other well. They’ll help you be ambitious about your life, encouraging you to try new things and build your skills and confidence. You will see them at least once a week, but this is flexible. If you need more time some weeks and less time others, we can adjust. They’ll assist with various tasks like looking after your home, setting and sticking to a budget, and staying healthy. You'll build on your independence and have someone to talk to if you need extra advice.

Your opportunities to connect

Another great thing about networks is the meet ups and activities. You'll do many things with other Members. You will share your skills and learn from others. This can be as simple as finding a fellow football fan to go to matches with. Each network decides what they want to do and learn. You might even invite guest speakers to your next meet up.

Exploring your local area

You’ll be encouraged to explore activities in your local area too. There is lots to do and even more things to get involved in.

Your support plan

You’ll receive support from your support worker and other people in KeyRing. Everyone’s aims and needs are different, so we’ll look at your support plan together. When we create your support plan, we will discuss whether you need additional support beyond what the KeyRing Network offers and how that will work.

Targeted support

If you need more time with a support worker or prefer not to join in with group activities, we offer targeted support to help you achieve specific goals. Just like the network, we will build your skills and encourage you to try new things with a support worker you know and trust.

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As part of your support plan you will decide what you want to achieve and how you are going to achieve it. You’ll say how much support you need and agree when and how long you will need that for.

24/7 Helpline

Everyone who receives support from KeyRing also has access to our helpline, which is open 24 hours a day

Warwickshire Short Term Support

Manager: Matthew Wilson - 07825 275 405 - matthew.wilson@keyring.org

Help to overcome a specific challenge or issue in Warwickshire.

You can get help with all sorts of different things from our friendly local team. Most of the people who use this service come to us through the local social work team. Don’t let that worry you though. If you think this is the right kind of support for you then get in contact with us.

What is short term support?

It’s support for a little while (short term) to help with a specific issue or goal. For this service that means up to 12 sessions. If you think you will need more support we can talk with you about how you could access that. If you don’t need all 12 sessions that’s ok too. Some people only need to see us a couple of times. We work with you to decide what you want and need.

Short term support is all about preventing, reducing or delaying the need for longer term support.

Who is it for?

Basically, it’s for adults (18+) that need a bit of help. It could be that:

things are a bit chaotic at the moment
you are doing risky things that make people worry for your safety
you are facing something challenging such as the loss of someone close to you, or eviction
you are involved with the criminal justice system
you’ve stopped connecting with your usual support services
you are going through something else and our partners think we can help you

How will you support me?

Firstly, you will chat with us about what you want to achieve during the time you are supported. This is your support so it’s important that you control how it is delivered. We will explain the options and figure this out together.

There is usually a combination of information, advice, support to access other services and direct support with specific tasks. We can support with things like:

knowing your rights and acting on them
being healthy and well
improving your quality of life
being independent and improving your daily living skills
doing things in your local community
keeping safe
understanding your finances

Contact

When we hear from the social work team, we will try and contact you within five working days and keep trying to get hold of you for three weeks. If you miss us, that’s ok. You can call or text us at any time up to 6 months after our first call.

Matt’s contact details are: matthew.wilson@keyring.org - 07825 275 405.

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Warwickshire Community Links

Manager: Matthew Wilson - 07825 275 405 - matthew.wilson@keyring.org

Our Community Links service offers short term mental health support.

Your Support

Community Links is one-to-one support to access local services and activities.

This service is open to you if you are feeling lonely or isolated, or if you just need some help to start something new.

Our friendly and sociable team will visit you in your home and then support you to get out and about and start making connections.

We might start by helping you to book and attend appointments with your local GP, or other healthcare services. We could help you join a group where you can make new friends or learn a new skill. Whatever you decide you will lead on your support. Everything we do will be based around your aims and needs.

We will work with you for up to six sessions to help you make a plan, to build your confidence, then find out what's out there!

For more information about the service please contact Matthew Wilson at matthew.wilson@keyring.org or on 07825 275 405.

Or you can fill in a referral form through the Wellbeing for Warwickshire service.

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Warwickshire Day Opportunities and Supported Living

Manager: Matthew Wilson - 07825 275 405 - matthew.wilson@keyring.org

Support to embrace a vibrant and fulfilling life in your local area.

Your support is designed with one goal in mind: to open doors to a world of possibilities.

You will:

Enhance your support networks: you’ll get support to build friendships, nurture relationships, (re)connect with relatives, socialise, and with any caring or parenting responsibilities.
Gain independence: Our aim is to empower you to lead an independent and fulfilling life.
Be supported with physical and emotional wellbeing: We prioritise maintaining a healthy lifestyle and emotional wellbeing.
Get involved in activities: You’ll be encouraged and supported to engage in a variety of activities both in your local community and beyond.
Access universal and targeted services: We facilitate access to both general and specialised services as you need them.
Create pathways to volunteering and employment: For those interested, we can support you to explore opportunities for volunteering or paid employment.

Our approach is person-centred, identifying and celebrating your interests and skills. You’ll develop an action plan which puts you at the centre of your support. You can meet us both at your house and in the community depending on what support you need.

Your support can be flexible, some weeks you may need more and some weeks less which allows us to deal with issues that crop up quickly. As you develop your independent living skills it may be that you don’t require as much support from us which is fine.

You can connect into our service in several different ways.

Self-referral: If you are on a Direct Payment, Personal Health Budget, or an Individual Service Fund arrangement you can refer yourself. Alternatively, a family member or carer acting on your behalf may make a self-referral.
Referral from authorised practitioners: Referrals may also come from social work teams at Warwickshire County Council

KeyRing has been part of the Warwickshire community since 2006, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. We have local staff in each district, so we know what goes on around you. We specialise in community development, building connections and opportunities to improve your life, supporting you to become independent.

At KeyRing, our mission is clear: to empower you, strengthen our communities, and champion inclusivity and wellbeing. With our wealth of local expertise, great ideas, and commitment to a person-centred approach, we strive to make a positive impact on your life and the lives of those around you.

Contact

Matt’s contact details are: matthew.wilson@keyring.org - 07825 275 405.

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Yana

Yana wanted to make new connections.

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Yana is a determined individual from Rugby who asked KeyRing for support to find things to do that fit with her passions. She wanted to be connected with other people and get some support with her mental health, particularly around the anniversary of her dad’s death.

She tells us “KeyRing is fantastic, it gets me out of the house. I walk here through the park and it’s a nice walk and helps me feel better. We have a good chat about things and I enjoy the company.”

Yana has also found lots of other things to do in her local area and has made good friends with another KeyRing Member.

She is very busy with “all the other new activities I am enjoying. I go to Tai Chi in the evenings and I have continued with my volunteer placement on a Thursday.

I am hoping this year I won't be so emotional about the anniversary of my dad's death. I am hoping I don't need support from the mental health services. I now have other things I can focus on.

Matt

Matt was a victim of cuckooing.

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Matt is a friendly resident of Stratford upon Avon. When he came to us he was feeling lonely and had lost control of his finances. He had a lovely flat but he was missing essential bits of furniture like a bed.

We soon came to realise that his friendly and welcoming nature meant he had been taken advantage of. He had befriended local men who were now using Matt's property to deal drugs from as well as stealing anything of worth from him. This is also known as cuckooing.

We supported Matt to report the cuckooing to the local police.

They visited him on a regular basis and stopped the men from being able to go Matt's home or local area with an injunction.

The housing provider also set up a gate and video cameras to help Matt feel secure.

Matt got help from local people and organisations with food and furnishings while he got back on his feet. He set up a budget and a plan to get back in control of his finances so that he could manage on his own.

Matt is still as friendly and is much happier. He now has a better understanding of healthy friendships and how to make sure that he looks after himself and his home.

Meet the Warwickshire team

South Warwickshire

"I am the Community Support Worker for South Warwickshire.

My interests include walking, live music and listening to music and I go to the theatre twice a year."

North Warwickshire

"I've been working for KeyRing for 2 years.

I enjoy the opportunity to meet new people in my role. Outside of work I love travel and have visited more than 40 countries."

Nuneaton and Bedworth

"I've worked for charities for the last 14 years and have worked with KeyRing since April 2020.

I live with my dog Henry and enjoy walks with him. I love chocolate and cakes. In my spare time, I love watching old movies and listening to music.

I very much enjoy working for KeyRing because I get a great sense of satisfaction from working in my local community and meeting people."

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Nuneaton and Bedworth

I have been working for KeyRing since July 2024.

Amongst other things, I enjoy reading, and going for long walks with our dog, particularly in Scotland.

Rugby

"I have been working for KeyRing since June 2024.

I have two daughters, a dog and a cat. I enjoy walking the dog, reading and listening to music."