News & blog

Blog | 16 December 2025

A chat with Francesca – supporting United Response staff and people we support

by Becki Kremer

We sat down for a chat with Francesca, who supports United Response as an Engagement Support Worker and Induction Trainer

Blog | 03 December 2025

Supported Internships – Luke’s radio career is making waves

by James Plummer

After taking a course at United Response’s ROC College, Luke has secured his first presenting job at a local station

News | 14 November 2025

MP Rachael Maskell visits United Response York

As part of our York Learners’ work on elections, York Central MP Rachael Maskell supported the group with their work running mock election campaigns

Blog | 02 May 2025

“I wish I’d done it sooner” Shannon shares her career journey moving from Mainstream to SEN education

by Ali Mills

Learning Tutor Shannon shares why she loves working in SEN Education.

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 | 25 September 2024

“We get the chance to shine”: Poppy shares her journey with ROC Creative  

by Poppy, from ROC Creative

Poppy shares her story about how being supported by United Response’s ROC Creative has helped her to develop her creativity.

News | 18 September 2024

Meet our new headteacher

Get to know Justin Foster-Gandey, the new headteacher of ROC College.

Blog | 25 July 2024

The Big Interview…with actor Leon Harrop

by Ali Mills

Joseph, an actor training with United Response’s ROC Creative, joins Leon, a BAFTA Breakthrough Performer with over a decade of film and television experience, to discuss the world of acting.

Blog | 12 December 2023

York singer’s bid for Christmas number one

by Jenna Lloyd

Liv Quigley is a singer-songwriter from York. She’s been attending our North Street media group for two years and has just released a song for the holidays called ‘This Christmas’.

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.