PRESS RELEASE With 2012 set to be a pivotal year for social care, a national disability charity is launching a groundbreaking report looking at the views of disabled people and their families on why access to good support is so vital. Through firsthand accounts, Life Support, a report produced by United Response’s Campaigns Panel, brings [...]

PRESS RELEASE A young man with Asperger Syndrome has overcome debilitating shyness to give an ‘overwhelming’ speech to a national conference on his life and his achievements. Twenty year old Ashley Maddocks, from Kirkby-in-Ashfield, addressed a large crowd of experts at a recent conference on autism, in, London. Two years ago Ashley barely left his room, but [...]

PRESS RELEASE On Wednesday 7th December, the national disability charity, United Response, will be holding its annual celebratory carol service at St Peter’s Church, Eaton Square, SW1. Hosted by United Response’s president and TV broadcaster, Martyn Lewis CBE, the evening will include interviews with people supported by United Response about their achievements over the last [...]

PRESS RELEASE A local pantomime group, made up of people with learning disabilities and staff from the national disability charity, United Response, would like to invite you on an out of this world Christmas adventure, with their production of Snow White and the Seven Aliens. In this twist on the modern classic, Snow White, a [...]

PRESS RELEASE A new store, selling welsh handmade arts and crafts, was officially opened in Pontypool on Friday (4th November) by Paul Murphy MP. Situated on Commercial Street, Trysorau – which means treasure or gifts in Welsh – will provide training opportunities in retail for people with learning disabilities, alongside promoting the work of local [...]

PRESS RELEASE The national disability charity, United Response, is launching a new free guide today to help people with learning disabilities, who want to live more independently, make financial decisions about their future. The new edition of the easy read Moving on and Planning Ahead guide is fully updated and includes sections on getting and [...]

PRESS RELEASE The national disability charity, United Response, has won a Charity Learning Award for reaching out to employees and developing their skills with e-learning. United Response took the decision to introduce online learning last year, as a way of reducing training costs for its 3,000 staff, who are based in 200 locations around the [...]

PRESS RELEASE Last month, UK disability charity United Response took the stage in front of policy makers and third sector pioneers in Central and Eastern Europe, giving examples of how to support people with all levels of disability to live a full life in the community. The event was designed to inspire and empower policy [...]

PRESS RELEASE This morning the Commission on Funding of Care and Support published its long-awaited report on the future funding of adult social care in England. The report was greeted enthusiastically by organisations from across the social care sector, who have long recognised the flaws in our current system. Su Sayer, United Response’s chief executive, [...]

PRESS RELEASE An inspirational mother-of-four has broken the fundraising record at a national disability charity – after reaching nearly £12,000 with her eighth marathon on its behalf. 51-year-old Kate Knight, from Coulsdon, ran the London Marathons for United Response, which supports people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical disabilities in taking control of [...]

PRESS RELEASE A support worker at a national disability charity will be jumping off Bognor Pier next month dressed as Tinkerbell – the nickname given to her by a client. 46-year-old Sarah Bushby, from Pulborough, is taking part in the world-famous International Birdman competition at Bognor on July 16 and 17. She is hoping to [...]

PRESS RELEASE A national disability charity is inviting the public to bat for them at a rounders fun day to raise money to transform the garden at one of their services in St Albans. The annual fun day is taking place on Friday 8th July at United Response’s Lemsford Road service, a supported living service [...]

PRESS RELEASE United Response’s skilled and creative workforce has topped off a remarkable year by collecting its third major award for training and development, being given “Excellent Provider” status by the prestigious National Skills Academy for Social Care (NSCASC) following a rigorous application and review process. The national disability charity becomes the tenth organisation in [...]

PRESS RELEASE United Response, a local charity providing essential support to people with disabilities, particularly learning disabilities, is proud to announce its first community event right in the heart of Carlisle. There are thousands of people within Cumbria who have learning disabilities but are often isolated or “invisible” – this event is a chance to [...]

PRESS RELEASE A free exhibition of work by local artists will be taking place at United Response’s Community Network on Cheriton High Street from Saturday 21st until Thursday 26th May. The exhibition will be open daily (except Sunday) from 10am until 4pm and an opening party will be held on Friday 20th May, 4pm – [...]

PRESS RELEASE Join the legendary TV sports presenter, Steve Rider, at an exclusive golf day on behalf of the national disability charity, United Response (www.unitedresponse.org.uk) on Monday 18th July. The event will be taking place at the prestigious Richmond Golf Club, in Surrey. The day will begin with a buffet breakfast for golfers in the [...]

PRESS RELEASE The bakery group, Greggs, has donated £800 to the national disability charity United Response, to help a disabled man living in Acton set up a home of his own. The man’s particular disability has left him vulnerable, and as a result, it has been difficult for him to settle into an area and [...]

PRESS RELEASE A report launched today argues that the Government’s claim that the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) mobility component is ‘an overlap of public funds’ is not the case. The report, ‘Don’t limit mobility‘, comes from a group of 27 organisations representing people with disabilities, including United Response, Mencap, VODG and Scope. It was submitted [...]

PRESS RELEASE The Association for Supported Living (ASL) is delighted to announce the appointment of its new chair, Kim Foo, who is also the chief executive of care and support charity Heritage Care. Kim takes over from Bob Tindall, managing director of disability charity United Response. Bob has led the organisation for three years, guiding [...]

PRESS RELEASE United Response, the national disability charity, has become the first employer organisation to gain recognition under the National Skills Academy for Social Care’s endorsement framework. The recognition is based on an in-depth assessment of the charity’s renowned learning and development programme. At the same time, the charity (www.unitedresponse.org.uk) can confirm that it has [...]