Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Keyworking service began as one of 13 areas across the country to be chosen to pilot a service in their area. Pilots were appointed after a decision making process including representatives from the National Network for Parent Carer Forums and other families and young people. In the area two keyworkers are currently working with nine families, a third  keyworker began work in December 2021 with a plan to have three keyworkers supporting up to 30 families by mid-2022.