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News | 24 September 2019

Learning disability charity wins health and safety award for post-Grenfell work on fire advice

Head of Health & Safety at United Response, Shonagh Methven scooped an award at this year’s National Association for Safety and Health in Care Services (NASHiCS) conference for her work to transform fire safety advice for vulnerable people living at registered care homes across England and Wales.
- Housing
News | 05 September 2019

Chancellor’s piecemeal Spending Review investment into social care vital but ‘simply not enough’

Real investment and a long-term approach to tackling social care is now needed more than ever, says Tim Cooper
News | 08 August 2019

Easingwold’s popular ‘Boot Shop’ celebrates 25 years of community cohesion and support

The Boot Shop in Easingwold this month celebrated 25 Years of helping people develop new skills and live independently.
News | 06 August 2019

Medieval Suffolk barn to host anniversary celebration for locals with learning disabilities

A Stowmarket care home is celebrating a decade of supporting local people with learning disabilities this summer with a special anniversary event in one of Suffolk’s most unique and historic buildings.
News | 26 July 2019

United Response cautiously welcomes trial of specialist learning disability GP in Hull

Learning from new Hull GP trial must be used to widen the skills of mainstream doctors across the country in supporting people with learning disabilities, says Tim Cooper.
News | 11 July 2019

United Response hosts art exhibition showcasing Folkestone talent

United Response hosts a week-long art exhibition showcasing Folkestone talent. Its Cheriton Road service invited local artists, many with disabilities, to exhibit their art work including paintings and sculptures.
News | 08 July 2019

Over £1,300 raised at Teddington’s ‘Pram Race’

Teddington locals turned out in their droves in June to cheer on participants of the town’s popular annual ‘Pram Race’ – a longstanding community event which this year raised over £1,300.
News | 03 July 2019

York Central MP joins major city businesses on visit to dedicated disability employment hub

Rachael Maskell MP has joined some of York’s leading employers to see how United Response helps people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions in York to develop their skills and find a job.
- Supported employment
News | 25 June 2019

Popular Teddington ‘Pram Race’ returns for 2019

A popular community event and longstanding Teddington tradition is returning in style this June, and is this year being organised by United Response.
News | 20 June 2019

York Central MP Rachael Maskell to visit dedicated employment service for people with learning disabilities

Rachael Maskell, MP for York Central, will visit United Response’s dedicated employment and training hub later this month as part of a national employability day.
- Supported employment

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Learning disability charity wins health and safety award for post-Grenfell work on fire advice

Chancellor’s piecemeal Spending Review investment into social care vital but ‘simply not enough’

Easingwold’s popular ‘Boot Shop’ celebrates 25 years of community cohesion and support

Medieval Suffolk barn to host anniversary celebration for locals with learning disabilities

United Response cautiously welcomes trial of specialist learning disability GP in Hull

United Response hosts art exhibition showcasing Folkestone talent

Over £1,300 raised at Teddington’s ‘Pram Race’

York Central MP joins major city businesses on visit to dedicated disability employment hub

Popular Teddington ‘Pram Race’ returns for 2019

York Central MP Rachael Maskell to visit dedicated employment service for people with learning disabilities