As members of the Learning Disability Coalition, we have written a joint letter to the Guardian, which has been published.
The letter is in response to the green paper on the future of social care funding, published last week, and calls for the specific needs of people with learning disabilities to be addressed as part [...]
Su Sayer, chief executive of United Response, says of the New Horizons consultation:
“New Horizons, the Department of Health’s new consultation on mental health, is a bold and positive step towards reform of mental health services in the UK. Its collaborative approach is particularly welcome: by involving people with mental health needs, the NHS and service [...]
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to take on a charity challenge? Ever thought it might be too much for you?
It be easier and more fun than you think. Jaime recently took the bike ride from London to Paris challenge for United Response, raising a massive £1,300!
He wrote a diary of his experiences. We’re [...]
Commenting on Shaping the Future of Care Together, Su Sayer, Chief Executive of United Response, said:
“There needs to be a proper public debate on the future of social care, which is why the publication of this green paper is so important. The demand for social care continues to rise, partly as a result of demographic [...]
A photography exhibition opens today at Bankside Gallery in London.
The exhibition is the result of a year long project, UR in the Picture. It examines photography as a creative medium through which people can express their feelings about living with mental illness: their hopes, their fears and their achievements.
The project was carried out in [...]
Thank you to everyone who attended our first ever charity golf day at Royal Wimbledon Golf Club on Thursday 18th June.
We raised nearly £15,000 from the day and think it was such a success, we are considering doing it again next year.
Please contact us if you are a golfer and would like to play [...]
