News & blog

News | 18 September 2025

The Old Eight Bells – Opening celebration in Mansfield

Our new supported living service, providing independent flats for 8 people and a dedicated group activity space opened officially on 16th September 2025.

News | 15 September 2025

The Boot Shop – York

Following a move to a new location, our York service The Boot Shop has seen lots of positive outcomes

Blog | 17 March 2025

“She’s come a long way since moving here” – Sophie and Richard’s United Response story

by Ali Mills

To mark World Down Syndrome Day we spoke to Sophie who we support, and her support worker Richard, about their journey with United Response.

Blog | 18 December 2024

Heritage at Boscawen Farm: skills for the future.

by Max Spry

It’s Disability History Awareness Month. This year, the focus is employment, so we thought an update on our National Heritage Lottery Fund supported project, which brings Cornish traditional crafts to life and provides development opportunities for people with learning disabilities would be appropriate.

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 | 13 December 2023

Day trips and fun with friends at the Enterprise: Rachel’s 2023 recap

by Ali Mills

We sat down with Rachel, who attends our Enterprise Hub in Teddington, to hear about her best memories from 2023.

Blog | 06 December 2023

North Tyneside staff nominated for Great British Care Awards 2023

by Jenna Lloyd

Staff from the North East were recognised for going above and beyond in their roles by being named finalists in two award categories – Co-production and Care Innovators.

Blog | 30 November 2023

How The Community Network is helping Cheriton locals find peace in a frantic world

by Ali Mills

We spoke to curator Oliver Neely about ‘Peace in a Frantic World’, a series of talks, workshops, films and more, taking place at The Community Network in February 2024.

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 | 16 November 2023

Remember me as the seeds grow – in memory of Dorothy Tappenden

by Ali Mills

Find out about Dorothy Tappenden and how she supported people with learning disabilities throughout her life.