News & blog

Blog | 22 April 2020

Fighting the lockdown blues with technology

by Darren Worthy

We’re helping people with disabilities stay connected to friends, family and support during the Covid-19 crisis. Donate today to get people the technology they need!

News | 27 February 2020

‘Back of the net’ for Bristol-based support worker’s new learning disability football team

A Bristol-based support worker has found an inventive way of breaking down barriers and bringing local football enthusiasts together by creating a new football team for people with learning disabilities and autism.

Blog | 31 January 2020

A voice for the voiceless

by Justin

Justin went to the Cabinet Office to talk about how elections can be more accessible for people with learning disabilities, like him.

Blog | 17 December 2019

Batman vs. Joker at Winter Wonderwheels 2019

by Matthew Campbell

Who won the epic showdown? Find out how our fundraisers fared in their midwinter run, raising money for United Response’s Enterprise hub in Teddington.

Blog | 12 December 2019

Uplifting theatre productions showcase real emotion and humour

by Lisa Tomlinson

The performers and staff at ROC Creative have worked for over two years, researching and devising material, to put together this incredible piece of theatre. Find out more and watch the video showing how this creative production came together.

Blog | 11 December 2019

“My mission is to beat this stigma around disabilities.”

by Justin

Justin explains why he started a group for people with disabilities to talk about politics and how it affects their lives.

Blog | 03 December 2019

Thank you to Penny, and all of our brilliant supporters!

by Darren Worthy

We’re saying thank you to all of our wonderful fundraisers and supporters – like Penny, who ran the Great North Run to give more opportunities to people with disabilities in York.

News | 10 October 2019

Dedicated disability hate crime reporting hub now open in Leeds following sharp rise in offences

Learning disability charity United Response has opened a dedicated third-party disability hate crime reporting centre at its Leeds area office to help empower more victims or witnesses to come forward and report offences in confidence.

Blog | 27 September 2019

“It made me love golf even more”: United Response visits local golf club for golfing experience day

by Emma Reeves

Last month people we support were invited to Strawberry Hill Golf Club in Twickenham to take part in a golf taster day where they were treated to 1-1 coaching and the chance to practise their skills.

Blog | 26 September 2019

United Response allotment wins Blackpool in Bloom award

by Sonia Lodge

A communal garden designed for people with autism and physical and learning disabilities, and the local community, wins the “Thriving” award in the yard/small garden category of Blackpool in Bloom.