News & blog

Blog | 13 February 2025

A new standard of housing for autistic people

by Lewis Wilson

If you could design your perfect house, what would you choose? Lewis, a United Response Content Contributor, attended a conference about neurodiversity. He was inspired by a presentation about houses that were designed and built with autistic people in mind.

Blog | 03 June 2024

The secrets of a successful sensory room 

by Jenna Lloyd

A sensory room is a calming space full of things which stimulate the senses. We spoke to Hannah, Lisa and Eva about why sensory rooms matter and their journey making their own.

Blog | 25 January 2024

Remembering Clive, a true entertainer  

by Ali Mills

We look back on the life of Clive, a very special person who was supported by United Response.

Blog | 21 November 2023

Calvert Lakes adventure – Lyndsey’s holiday diary

by Ali Mills

Lyndsey had a great holiday at Calvert Lakes, an adventure holiday centre for people with disabilities.

Blog | 29 September 2023

Robert’s new home: ‘he’s so much happier living independently’

by Jenna Lloyd

Robert from Suffolk moved into his own property last year. His support worker Lisa and mum Paula told us how they managed the transition to minimise his stress during the process… and how he can’t stop smiling now!

Blog | 13 July 2023

‘Music is universal’…introducing Folkestone First Timers 

by Ali Mills

Discover ‘First Timers’ – the inclusive music group bringing people’s dreams back to life.

Blog | 11 July 2023

‘I have fought my way to a new kind of freedom’: people we support share their stories on stage

by Ali Mills

Ali Mills shared her experience being in the audience at ‘This is me’, a theatre production created by people we support in Nottingham.

Blog | 22 June 2023

A perfect day at the Chelsea Flower Show

by Philip Stappers

Find out all about Philip’s wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show, made possible thanks to a generous ticket donation from Brewin Dolphin.

News | 25 May 2023

Serious stuff and passion shared at latest social care event ‘More Than a Provider’

This week over 150 people came together to attend the third event in the ‘More Than a Provider’ series, hosted by United Response at Bristol MShed. Find out more and check out our photo diary of the day.

Blog | 11 May 2023

London Marathon 2023: runners raise over £30,000 for people with learning disabilities

by Ali Mills

Two of our brilliant #TeamUnitedResponse runners share their London Marathon stories.