The Midlands

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.

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.