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News | 25 February 2021

Census 2021: easy read resources and important info

The Census in England and Wales is taking place on Sunday 21st March 2021. Everyone will need to complete a Census form.

News | 24 February 2021

‘Today’s news must be seen as just the beginning’ – more adults with learning disabilities to be prioritised for the Covid vaccines

On Wednesday 24 February it was announced that 150,000 adults with learning disabilities would be prioritised to receive the Covid vaccine, following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

News | 11 February 2021

Tim Cooper responds to new Government report condemning last year’s PPE shortage

United Response chief executive Tim Cooper comments on a new report which focuses on the availability and distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) early in the Covid pandemic last year.

News | 20 January 2021

Cornwall care worker reflects on quarter of a century of changing lives of those with learning disabilities

A Cornwall care worker celebrated a major career milestone last year, having spent the past quarter of a century helping to change the lives of local people with learning disabilities – including supporting some of the same individuals for the entire 25 years.

Community services

News | 14 January 2021

Government plans to reform the outdated Mental Health Act are “a positive starting point”

United Response CEO Tim Cooper welcomes new proposals that will place people with urgent mental health needs, a learning disability or autism at the heart of any decisions about their care.

News | 05 January 2021

Richmond care workers dubbed Covid-19 ‘Community Heroes’ for supporting people with learning disabilities

Our care workers in Richmond have this winter been branded ‘Community Heroes’ by the borough council for their tireless and selfless work supporting people with learning disabilities and autism throughout the pandemic.

Housing
Supported living
Community services

News | 30 December 2020

Lonely this Christmas? Not on our watch!

Dedicated United Response support staff pulled out all the stops to ensure a special Christmas for people they support and their colleagues who were working on this year’s special day.

Supported living
Community services

News | 10 December 2020

Derbyshire locals with disabilities begin 2,000-mile Christmas crusade to fundraise for new technology

Local people with learning disabilities and their carers are collectively clocking the miles this December, between them travelling the distance from Chesterfield to Lapland to raise funds for new technology to keep people connected amid ongoing lockdown life.

News | 18 November 2020

Successful disability art group joins forces with leading university gallery to boost creativity and wellbeing

A successful virtual art group for people with learning disabilities will partner with Kingston University’s well-respected Stanley Picker Gallery this autumn to help expand its scope and boost the social and creative wellbeing of attendees during the second lockdown.

Community services

News | 16 November 2020

VODG celebrates outgoing Chair’s successful tenure and welcomes Tim Cooper as the successor

At VODG’s annual general meeting, held on 16 November, Steve Scown announced his decision to step down after eight years as trustee and five as Chair of VODG. His successor, Tim Cooper, United Response CEO, was also announced. He will take up the role with immediate effect.

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Census 2021: easy read resources and important info

‘Today’s news must be seen as just the beginning’ – more adults with learning disabilities to be prioritised for the Covid vaccines

Tim Cooper responds to new Government report condemning last year’s PPE shortage

Cornwall care worker reflects on quarter of a century of changing lives of those with learning disabilities

Government plans to reform the outdated Mental Health Act are “a positive starting point”

Richmond care workers dubbed Covid-19 ‘Community Heroes’ for supporting people with learning disabilities

Lonely this Christmas? Not on our watch!

Derbyshire locals with disabilities begin 2,000-mile Christmas crusade to fundraise for new technology

Successful disability art group joins forces with leading university gallery to boost creativity and wellbeing

VODG celebrates outgoing Chair’s successful tenure and welcomes Tim Cooper as the successor