News & blog

Blog | 22 August 2022

Matt is York College’s Student Role Model of the Year

by Jenna Lloyd

Matt won the Inclusivity/Student Role Model Award at York College’s second annual REACH awards.

Blog | 18 August 2022

‘Nobody wanted to leave!’: Darlington support workers organise a Wonderland tea party for the Queen’s Jubilee

by Ali Mills

One unusual summer’s day at Hutton Avenue, Santa played croquet, people danced in the driveway and a 6ft rabbit ran down the street!

Blog | 16 August 2022

Easingwold Community Library showcases works from talented Boot Shop artists

by Ali Mills

The exhibition features mixed media artwork created by people we support. It’s free to visit and will be in place until October.

Blog | 10 August 2022

Britain’s Disabled Strongman includes strong women and girls too!

by Jenna Lloyd

The seventh annual Britain’s Disabled Strongman competition took place in Somerset on 30 and 31 July.

Blog | 10 August 2022

The Queen’s Jubilee and Bill So High: poems by Donna Harrison

by Donna Harrison

Donna is a writer from Hampton. She’s written two poems about current events in Britain in 2022.

Blog | 08 August 2022

How loud does the bell need to be rung before government addresses the social care funding crisis?

by Ali Gunn

Our Public Affairs and Policy Lead reflects on the publication of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities committee report into the long term funding of adult social care.

Blog | 08 August 2022

Incoming Prime Minister must prioritise paid employment for disabled citizens, United Response CEO says following latest NHS figures 

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Our CEO Tim Cooper reflects on the latest job statistics showing major inequalities for adults with learning disabilities in England.

Blog | 08 August 2022

Pride at United Response: Adele and Helena celebrate five years together

by Jenna Lloyd

Helena and Adele met at a United Response service in 2017 and have been going on adventures together ever since.

Blog | 01 August 2022

‘I have lots of friends now’: Nolan on his friendships and relationships

by Nolan Barratt

Nolan is 23 and lives in Manchester. He thinks friendships and relationships are really important for people with autism.

News | 29 July 2022

United Response signs up to Harry’s Pledge: we need a commitment to carers

United Response are signing up to Harry’s Pledge to recognise and support the essential work carers do for our community.