We welcome legislation on welfare reform, announced in today’s Queen’s Speech, as an opportunity to debate employment opportunities for disabled people, but we are also concerned at the impact of penalties on those unable to access work. Speaking about the Government’s plans, Chief Executive of United Response, Su Sayer OBE, said: “We support the Government’s [...]

We have been selected as a key partner in a new project to support people with learning disabilities in Cornwall into employment. The project is “Cornwall Works for Learning Disability” and is funded by the European Social Fund. The other key partners are Cornwall People First (a local advocacy group), Cornwall County Council’s department of [...]

Press Release European Social Fund backs employment for people with learning disabilities in Cornwall United Response, the national disability charity, is delighted to announce that it has been selected as a key partner in a new project to support people with learning disabilities in Cornwall into employment. The project is “Cornwall Works for Learning Disability” [...]

United Response has made a new guide to help people with learning disabilities live independently. It’s called Your Money, Your Home and tells people some of the things they need to know about living in their own house or flat. And how to manage the things they need to pay for. To find out more [...]