United Response

Millers Dale abseil

Take the plunge and abseil 80ft from the Millers Dale Bridge in the Peak District – if you dare! Read more

The Bath Half is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK. With a flat and fast route it is suitable for all abilities whether you are beginner or a regular this race is for you!Read more

Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

Taking place in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge takes on the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, all in under 12 hours. Read more

Virgin London Marathon

Join 39,000 runners in the world's most iconic marathon event! Take part for United Response to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs.Read more

Jurassic Coast 50/100km

Take on a challenge combining 185 million years of history. Complete 50 km, 100 km or 100 miles starting from either Lyme Regis, Weymouth or Poole, finishing the challenge in Exmouth.Read more

Ironman UK

IRONMAN UK returns to Bolton and Lancashire with a spectator-friendly course that features breath-taking views. Read more

RideLondon 100

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Young people with disabilities become radio DJs in Manchester

Young people with disabilities hosted their own radio show on Manchester’s All FM 96.9.

New allotment in Blackpool thanks to gas company workers

United Response staff in Blackpool are celebrating after workers at a gas company gave up their time to help build an allotment last week for people with profound physical and learning disabilities.

Government announces consultation to improve learning disabilities staff training

United Response CEO Tim Cooper responds to the Government’s announcement of a consultation to improve learning disabilities staff training.

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Free specialist approach resources

We have a number of free resources to offer professionals based off of the specialist approaches we take to support people with disabilities, mental health needs, and more.

What we do

United Response provides a range of support services for adults and young people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs or physical disabilities.

Easy News - issue 33 out now!

Easy News is the first news magazine designed to be accessible for people with learning disabilities, aimed to encourage discussion around news stories and keep readers informed about the world around them. Read the latest issue here.

Where we work

Find the details of your nearest area office and get in touch to talk to our expert staff about the support we offer in your area.

Become a support worker

Become a support worker for United Response and help disabled people in their communities at home. You’ll help them cook, clean, pay bills, apply for jobs, make friends and a thousand things in between.

Mental health needs

Mental health needs can be complex, enduring and deep-rooted. Because of this, our approach focuses on early intervention to help prevent more serious problems from occurring.

Learning disability

We work with young people and adults with a wide range of learning disabilities across England and Wales. To plan the right kind of support, we work closely with each individual and the people who are important to them. In this way, they get the support they want, in the way they want.

ROC Wellbeing

ROC (Robert Owen Communities) has Wellbeing services in Devon and Cornwall, which we can support you to attend. ROC’s Wellbeing services offers you the opportunity to learn new and exciting skills and gain accredited learning qualifications at the same time.

For individuals

We utilise a number of core approaches to support people individually who have a learning disability, acquired brain injury, dementia, mental health needs, and autism.

Our directors

Our team of directors work across the charity's key functions and geographical divisions to drive the passion and dedication of all our staff.