Editorial
I am delighted to welcome you to the first issue of In Touch, a brand new six-monthly magazine especially for the families and friends of people we support, and supporters of United Response.
It's been developed following focus groups with families across the country, at which you told us that you'd like more information on United Response: on what we do and where we work, on our latest news and campaigns – and on how you can get involved. Most importantly, you wanted to know more about our mission, our vision and our values – which really are at the heart of all we do.
So, in this first issue you'll find information on how United Response was set up and how we are funded, plus news on some of our latest campaigns. There's also a special feature on our work in supporting people to get more involved in their local area with our innovative community mapping tool, and details on how you can get involved in supporting our work.
In Touch is also part of a broader communications programme with families which includes a new Families Charter and information for families on the way we work, plus a families area of our website, which is currently in development. If you would like a copy of the new leaflet or charter please contact your local manager.
In the meantime, we want to know what you think! We want In Touch to be your magazine, so do email lu.large@unitedrepsonse.org.uk with any thoughts on what you'd like to see in future editions of the magazine – whether these are particular issues you'd like covered, information on a specific area of our work or if you have any stories or experiences that you'd like to share.
Best wishes
Su Sayer OBE Chief Executive, United Response