Last Sunday I took on one of the biggest challenges of my life. I ran the Virgin London Marathon – all 26 miles and 385 yards – raising over £2,000 for United Response, in the process. However, my journey to the start line hadn’t been an easy one. During training I suffered persistent knee problems, [...]

In June of last year, a shocking Panorama documentary exposed the abuse of people with learning disabilities at the hands of those who were supposed to care for them. People across the country were rightly horrified. While the abuses at Winterbourne View were crimes committed by individuals who are now facing the legal consequences, the [...]

On Sunday 22nd April 2012 the 32nd Virgin London Marathon took place. Seventeen United Response runners put months of sweat and toil into preparing for this one special day – all to raise much-needed funds for United Response, to help our work supporting people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental heath needs. All the runners [...]

Lizzie explains why she is taking part in United Response swimathon event In the Swim 2012, and speculates on the possibilty of swimming her lengths doggy paddle. Tell us about yourself, Lizzie. I am 27-years-old and from the New Forest but currently living in London. Following a three-year-journalism career, I am currently looking to find [...]

After shedding 8 stone and six dress sizes, Trudy Kent now plans to run the London Marathon in April for United Response A shapely size 14/16, Trudy Kent radiates confidence, is constantly laughing and loves life. Fifteen months ago, it was a very different story. While confident on the outside, she felt ‘awful’ on the [...]