A group of service users, all men with learning disabilities stand, posing for a photo, some making sillyhand gestures, one person with mobility aid, dressed casually Key merch hoodies and t-shirts.

Want to join the gang?

Here’s what to expect from your referral journey…

  • A yellow smiley face character waving, taking a selfie with a smartphone

    Step 1

    The referrer makes contact with Key to tell us a service user is interested in attending.

  • Cartoon illustration of a yellow person with a purple backpack, wearing a purple cap with the letter 'K', holding a mirror, and smiling.

    Step 2

    A short visit is arranged to allow the service user (and any family members/carers/professionals) to take a tour of the site and see what activities are on offer.

  • Illustration of a blue key card with a yellow smiley face logo, several white text lines, and the word "Key" written in yellow at the bottom.

    Step 3

    A referral form is filled out on behalf of the service user, giving us an idea of what goals they hope to achieve at Key. Additional care documents are also shared.

  • A yellow cartoon bird singing and playing an electric guitar with musical notes around its head.

    Step 4

    If the first visit is successful, we’ll invite the service user back for a taster morning or afternoon (free of charge), where they can try out an activity that interests them. This is the best way to experience a typical day at Key.

  • A colorful calendar page for the 1st of the month with a smiling face of a character integrated into the number 1.

    Step 5

    Once a funding option is in place, our service manager will speak to the service user and the referrer to arrange a start date.

  • Cartoon person with glasses pointing at a circle containing a map icon

    Step 6

    On the your first day, you’ll have an induction chat with our service manager and meet the rest of the team.

Referral Form
A male service user with a learning disability wearing a protective mask and glasses is working on a woodworking project in the Key workshop. He is using a handheld power tool on a piece of wood.

What’s on offer

Woodwork

A group of service users with learning disabilities and acquired brain injuries participating in dance and drama in a black box studio at Key, most wearing casual and comfortable clothing with some in purple Key merch hoodies.

Creative Arts

Three service users with learning disabilities in life jackets and wetsuits, kneeling on a paddleboard in a river, holding paddles, with trees and foliage in the background.

Adventures

Key's music therapist plays guitar and accompanies a service user, a man with an acquired brain injury, who is singing in Key's black box studio.

Music Therapy

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

A service user with a learning disability is stood in the Key allotment greenhouse, wearing a Key merchhoodie and glasses, holding a tray of small green seedlings.

Gardening

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