Press

Artists supported by United Response to be included in prestigious exhibition in London

Artists with learning disabilities will be exhibiting in a central London gallery this summer.

Find out more about this exhibition.

United Response sends a letter to the Guardian about social care

In a letter printed in The Guardian last week, chief executive of United Response, Su Sayer OBE, called for the needs of people with learning disabilities not to be overlooked when it comes to debating future funding for social care.

Read this letter.

People with learning disabilities face barriers to democracy

A survey published by the learning disability charity United Response today reveals that while 80% of people with learning disabilities supported by the charity are registered to vote, only 1 in 6 participated in their last local election and 1 in 8 in the last general election.

Find out about Every Vote Counts

Minister for third sector joins line-up for employment summit

Despite the fact that two thirds of people with learning disabilities want to work, less than one in five are given the opportunity. That's why we are holding an event on May 15th to explore the barriers people with learning disabilities face in finding employment and ways to support them.

Find out about the event

United Response sends a letter to the Guardian

United Response responded on the Guardian's letter page to the recent Government announcement that up to 2.6 million people currently claiming incapacity benefit would face "strict testing" in order to encourage them to work.

Read our letter.

United Response welcomes report on human rights of adults with learning disabilities

United Response has welcomed the publication of The Joint Committee of Human Rights report, 'A Life Like Any Other?'

Read more about our response.

The BBC highlights United Response's work on Telesupport

.United Response's work on telesupport was featured on BBC 1 Breakfast News this morning as part of its special series on the future of social care.

Read about what was featured.

United Response welcomes CSCI report that highlights shortfalls in social care

Read our response.

Singing in the season

United Response’s fourth annual carol service was held this Wednesday in the beautiful Church of St Peters, Eaton Square, Chelsea.

Read about our successful carol service.

United Response welcomes learning disability consultation

United Response has welcomed the publication of Valuing People Now, the Government's plans to give people with learning disabilities a better life.

Read the press release.

New figures reveal true extent of restriction of access for the vulnerable

The true extent of the withdrawal of services for vulnerable people has been revealed today by new figures, secured by the Learning Disability Coalition. Find out more about this news.

Association for Supported Living chooses new chair

Bob Tindall of United Response to ensure members lobby Government with a unified voice.

Bob Tindall - managing director of learning disability and mental health charity United Response - has been elected as the new chair of the Association for Supported living (ASL). Find out more about the appointment.

United Response at Learning Disability Today

Su Sayer, Chief Executive of United Response talks about person-centred approaches at Learning Disability Today and United Response backs the Learning Disability Coalition petition

Learning Disability Today takes place on Wednesday 31st October at the Business Design Centre. Find out more about United Response at the conference.

United Response is named charity of the year by Advantage Healthcare

Leading healthcare provider, Advantage Healthcare, has nominated United Response, the charity creating opportunities with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs, as its charity of the year.

Find out more about this exciting partnership.

United Response comments on Comprehensive Spending Review

Su Sayer, chief executive of United Response, has welcomed plans announced in the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) to focus greater attention on the needs of vulnerable adults for settled accommodation, employment, education and training.

Read Su Sayer's response.

Local groups join global celebration for fifteenth World Mental Health Day

Local mental health groups are coming together to host a week of events to celebrate the 15th anniversary of World Mental Health Day on 10th October.

Charities United Response and Mind will be joining with the Western Sussex Primary Care Trust and other local groups to stage a series of mental health events throughout West Sussex. 

Find out more about World Mental Health Day 2007

Pioneering twenty first century social care

United Response trials telesupport as a possible means of meeting future social care demands.

The project embraces cutting edge technology: a stand-alone unit incorporating broadband-enabled telephone, videoscreen and camera, to pilot a flexible, 24 hour form of support. Find out more about this project

Good to Great: United Response highly commended at this year’s annual Charity Awards event.

The commendation, for work in the field of disability, was given for the charity’s Good To Great programme. Read this exciting news

Every vote counts

United Response launches campaign to engage people with learning disabilities in the democratic process. Read more about the campaign

United Response joins forces to create Learning Disability Coalition

United Response and nine other major learning disability organisations have come together to launch The Learning Disability Coalition. Find out more about the coalition

Mental health services must look beyond clinical needs.

We made a reponse to Professor Appleby's report on the next phase of mental health care reform. Read our response

Community Care launches survey

Community Care has launched a survey about the aspirations of people with learning disabilities. Find out about the survey

On their marks, get set… United Response runners in final training for marathon

Twenty eight courageous United Response supporters across the UK are currently going through the anxious final stages of preparation before the Flora London Marathon, which takes place this Sunday, 22nd April. Find out more about United Response at the marathon

United Response calls for greater safeguards for people with mental health needs.

Read the press release