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Karyn Kirkpatrick

Karyn is the Chief Executive of KeyRing Living Support Networks, she has been with them since 2000, initially responsible for developing new business for KeyRing which led to them achieving national presence, from 2003 she has been the Chief Executive.

KeyRing is a charity supporting vulnerable people, mainly those with learning disabilities to live in their own homes, as tenants or home owners. The KeyRing model encourages people to develop skills of self-reliance, using targeted paid support,  peer support, volunteers and community engagement and involvement to build long term sustainable support networks.

Karyn was also the Valuing People Now National Housing Lead at the Office of the National Director at the Dept. Of Health until March 2011.

Karyn is currently Chair of Housing Options, the national housing advisory service for people with learning disabilities, their families and professionals.