Press archive
Selected past press releases
March 2007
- Oldham open day: An open day on services for people with learning disabilities or mental health needs was held in Oldham on Tuesday 27th March.
- "Can You Hear Us?" DVD: A unique new film made by people with learning disabilities challenges discrimination.
January 2007
- First ever pay packet: New Year brings new job opportunities for people with learning disabilities.
December 2006
- Winning Christmas recipes from our competition announced
- New research findings: People with severe learning disabilities are becoming more independent, research shows
- New Mental Health Bill: Mental health service users, families and staff express their concerns about Mental Health Bill in Westminster
- 'Tis the season: United Response launches first Christmas Appeal in York
November 2006
- Mental Health Bill still not fit for the twenty-first century, says Alliance
- United Response responds to the Queen's Speech
October 2006
- Local groups host annual mental health week celebration
- Postcodes must not play a part in mental health provision
July 2006
- United Response welcomes learning disability audit
- National disability charity opens second café in York
June 2006
- Welfare reform: must be coupled with a change in attitudes and more resources
- Su Sayer takes part in Three Sector Summit
- Everyone must have opportunity to try new therapies
- Disabled people must have the right to choose where they live
March 2006
- Government amends existing Mental Health Act rather than introduce a new Bill
January 2006
- White Paper brings social care in to 21st century
- United Response calls for better support for disabled people and employers
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