Archive for ◊ October, 2008 ◊

UR Consultants is a social enterprise set up by United Response and staffed by people with learning disabilities in the Trafford area of Greater Manchester.

Over the last year, they have been working with local schools to tackle the bullying of people with learning disabilities.
As a result, they have developed an exciting and interactive new curriculum-linked [...]

We have received a grant of £39,326 from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to help build relationships between people with learning disabilities and the wider community.
Allocated through the EHRC’s Promoting Good Relations programme the grant will fund a year long project aimed primarily at employers and employees.
Through the project we will [...]

We have won a National Training Award, a major nationwide accolade, for our ‘Good to Great’ training programme in the North West.
‘Good to Great’ – a partnership with Helen Sanderson Associates – is an innovative training programme aimed at transforming the lives of the people supported by United Response but which has also given a [...]

Congratulations to all our fantastic half marathon runners who took part in the race this weekend.
We think you are fantastic. We really hope that you enjoyed the day and the lovely views that you took in.
Thank you so much for helping us raise such valuable funds for the people that we support – it [...]

For people with mental health needs, one of the hardest parts of recovery can often be reintegrating back into everyday life. Winfield is a Kent-based IT training specialist working to change all that.
Winfield’s flexible approach has helped many people complete their training programme and gain qualifications. Some students like the routine and structure and others [...]

To help celebrate, various local mental health groups are holding awareness raising events ranging from art workshops, Tai Chi taster sessions through to discovery walks along the seafront.
Charities United Response and Mind will be joining with the Western Sussex Primary Care Trust and other local groups to stage a series of mental health events throughout [...]

Christmas is closer than you think!
Our Christmas cards now on sale.
These vibrant cards are designed by Bill Attack, who is supported by United Response.
They are available in packs of 10 and retail at £2.50 which includes P&P.
Order now to avoid disappointment:

Through our online order form
Directly through Laura Golland on 020 8246 5221
Email laura.golland@unitedresponse.org.uk