A service user, a man with a learning disability, sits in a classroom at Key. Behind him are whiteboards with colourful writing that says 'Welcome to Key Skills,' and the date 'Wednesday 20th May.'

Life Skills

Finding your place in the world can be tricky, but our Life Skills sessions give you the tools to navigate life outside of Key.

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A service user wearing a purple Key merch hoodie and a black Newcastle hat prepares a meal at a dining table in the canteen at Key.
A service user wearing a purple Key merch hoodie and a black Newcastle hat prepares a meal at a dining table in the canteen at Key.

At Key, we aim to empower service users to live with autonomy and choice. Through a combination of practical and classroom based learning, service users are given guidance and support in the areas that matter most.

In our Life Skills sessions you can learn everything from using the metro independently, managing money to cooking healthy meals. Sessions also focus on understanding relationships and boosting independence through practical challenges that encourage each person to work towards their individual goals.

Click the link below to complete a referral form and plan a visit!

Referral Form
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What’s on offer

Woodwork

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Creative Arts

Three people on a paddleboard on a river, wearing red life jackets, with trees and bushes in the background.

Adventures

A woman playing guitar and singing into a microphone, and a man in a beige vest and cap playing a keyboard, in a music studio or rehearsal space.

Music Therapy

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Life Skills

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Gardening

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