News & blog

Our latest news and blogs from across United Response. Find out about our latest campaigns and activities in the community…

Blog | 17 December 2021

Giving the gift of technology – how we’re keeping people with disabilities and autism connected this Christmas

by Maxine Spry

Whether it’s tablets, phones or improved internet access, technology has never been so important for people we support.
- Housing
- Supported living
- Community services
- Education and training
- Employment
Blog | 16 December 2021

Green projects springing up across the country thanks to donors and volunteers

by Anisa Syed

Green projects like our allotments and food growing schemes really boost the wellbeing of people we support, enabling them to meet new people and give back to their local communities.
- Supported living
- Community services
- Education and training
- Employment
Blog | 14 December 2021

Donations help thriving Kent community radio station staffed by people with disabilities and autism

by Darren Worthy

People we support now have regular slots DJing and hosting shows, playing music and talking about the things they love on our community radio station.
- Community services
Blog | 13 December 2021

‘I’m stronger physically and socially’ – help us provide more community activities for people we support

by Darren Worthy

The Enterprise in Richmond are just one of our services hosting a range of fun and exciting activities for people we support. Find out how you can help us to provide more karate, keep fit and arts and crafts classes…
- Community services
Blog | 10 December 2021

5 tips for a Christmas that works for everyone

by John Ockenden

Christmas can be a difficult time for people with a learning disability, autism or mental health needs. We’ve taken advice from many sources to help make this season easier and more enjoyable for everyone.
- Housing
- Supported living
- Community services
Blog | 22 November 2021

‘A Day to Remember’ – schoolchildren’s colouring competition in Richmond judged by people supported by United Response

by Jenna Lloyd

Bringing the local community together for Remembrance Day, The Enterprise, our hub in Teddington, organised a poppy colouring competition for pupils at East Sheen Primary School.
- Community services
Blog | 10 November 2021

Karl ‘danced until the final note’ at his first ever live gig!

by Mark Stone

Karl experienced his first ever live gig when senior support worker for the Community Network Mark Stone supported him to the Dreadzone concert at the Booking Hall in Dover, Kent.
- Community services
Blog | 09 November 2021

What is Pneumonia?

by Alison Worsfold

Pneumonia is serious inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection like Covid-19. Find out more about pneumonia, how to spot the signs and how to treat it.
- Supported living
- Community services
- Education and training
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.
- Community services
Blog | 15 September 2021

Dan and Nora raise £1,600 at Richmond RunFest Half Marathon

by Fabia Dimant

Service Manager Dan Bell and Enterprise Hub Co-ordinator Nora Kerezovic took part in the Richmond RunFest Half Marathon to raise money for United Response services. So far, they have raised an incredible £1,600 between them!
- Community services

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Giving the gift of technology – how we’re keeping people with disabilities and autism connected this Christmas

Green projects springing up across the country thanks to donors and volunteers

Donations help thriving Kent community radio station staffed by people with disabilities and autism

‘I’m stronger physically and socially’ – help us provide more community activities for people we support

5 tips for a Christmas that works for everyone

‘A Day to Remember’ – schoolchildren’s colouring competition in Richmond judged by people supported by United Response

Karl ‘danced until the final note’ at his first ever live gig!

What is Pneumonia?

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

Dan and Nora raise £1,600 at Richmond RunFest Half Marathon