News & blog

Blog | 30 June 2020

Keeping people connected to their loved ones

by Darren Worthy

Covid-19 and lockdown have made it harder than ever for people to keep in touch with their loved ones. Find out how your donations have helped.

Blog | 23 June 2020

Stories of shared lives

by Daniel Culverwell

Shared lives carers share their homes and lives with people with learning disabilities. Read their stories for Shared Lives Week 2020.

News | 10 June 2020

72-year old South London support worker pounds the pavements and goes “extra mile” to provide care

A 72-year old support worker in South London is walking his 12-mile commute several times a week to help him remain virus-free and able to care for people with learning disabilities at one of our services in Wimbledon.

News | 08 June 2020

Suffolk service turns dilapidated summer house into garden pub

Four men with learning disabilities have converted a dilapidated summer house in their garden into a pub to help stave off cabin fever during the Covid lockdown.

Blog | 12 October 2018

How we planned Josie’s dream holiday to disability-friendly Disneyland

by Sophie Cooper

Josie spent her 30th birthday in Disneyland with her sister and two support workers. Read how they planned the holiday, and overcame the barriers people with disabilities face when travelling.

Blog | 24 August 2018

Zoo day brings confidence to people in Ipswich

by Sophie Cooper

A bunch of exotic wildlife came to the sunny back garden of people we support in Ipswich for a special zoo day experience.

News | 16 August 2018

Support worker celebrates 15 years supporting people with learning disabilities

Doreen McElhinney is a registered manager for United Response’s East Devon Supported Living service, and is now celebrating her 15th year providing person-centred care to adults and young people in need.

Blog | 31 July 2018

Therapy ponies visit Darlington to help improve the wellbeing of people we support

by Sophie Cooper

When a Service Manager in Darlington heard that someone she supports loved ponies as a child, she arranged for therapy ponies to visit. Little did she know the little horses would brighten up the lives of many others.

Blog | 24 September 2015

Assistive technology: a new world of communication for Sam

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Find out how we supported Sam to communicate more effectively using assistive technology.