News & blog

News | 25 October 2021

“Urgent action needed to tackle social care staffing issues” says United Response CEO in wake of new CQC care report

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last week (Friday 22 October) released its 2021 ‘State of Care’ report, highlighting the many challenges faced by the social care sector during the pandemic.

Blog | 21 October 2021

“We are absolutely committed to working with everyone who can make a difference”: Tim Cooper reacts to latest disability hate crime figures

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While there has been clear progress in disabled people being portrayed as equal and contributing members of community, there is still prejudice, discrimination and ignorance that permeates society and it is with this lens that we must continue to view disability hate crime.

Blog | 20 October 2021

Talented artist Cameron turns his Van-Gogh inspired art into cards and gets a painting into an Easingwold art gallery

by Jenna Lloyd

Cameron’s Van Gogh-inspired artworks and nature photography have been made into greeting cards that are now on sale in shops around York. His painting ‘Boats’ is on display at The Leaping Hare Gallery in Easingwold.

Blog | 15 October 2021

‘More can still be done’: Shared Lives Coordinator Larry Mloyi on equality and diversity for Black History Month

by Larry Mloyi

Larry Mloyi is Shared Lives Coordinator at our Merseyside service. He shares his story and experiences of being black and British-Zimbabwean, including his views on Black History Month.

Blog | 14 October 2021

Florence Garrett: my experience winning medals with Down Syndrome Swimming Team GB

by Florence Garrett

Team GB co-captain professional swimmer Florence Garrett talks about her career so far and why she’s not stopping now…

Blog | 11 October 2021

Adventurer and co-founder of Mind Over Mountains Alex Staniforth on mental health and getting outdoors

by Jenna Lloyd

Watch our video interview with author and motivational speaker Alex Staniforth. Alex is also the co-founder of the mental health charity Mind Over Mountains which organises outdoor experiences for people across the UK.

Blog | 08 October 2021

The LGBTQ+ community can do more to include people with learning disabilities and autism

by Jenna Lloyd

We spoke to Tim, our office manager at the Teddington Enterprise about his experiences of being in the LGBTQ+ community, inclusion and discrimination.

News | 06 October 2021

Lockdowns trigger surge in online disability hate crime

Disturbing new figures from United Response and Leonard Cheshire reveal today that online disability hate crime soared by more than 50% across England and Wales during 2020/21.

Blog | 05 October 2021

Diagnosis with rare hidden disability Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome motivates regional manager Emma to take up running

by Jenna Lloyd

Emma has been working for United Response for 12 years. Having recently been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, she’s found a new love for running.

Blog | 01 October 2021

“Now is the time for the Government to show it cares”: United Response CEO calls for fair rate of pay for social care workers

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Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic the value of social care workers has been widely highlighted, we are long overdue in recognising that value though a fair rate of pay. Now is the time for the Government to show that it cares for those who care so magnificently for others.