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

Blog | 16 November 2023

Remember me as the seeds grow – in memory of Dorothy Tappenden

by Ali Mills

Find out about Dorothy Tappenden and how she supported people with learning disabilities throughout her life.
- Community services
Blog | 24 August 2023

Baildon Cricket Club hosts mixed-ability sports sessions for people we support in Bradford

by Jenna Lloyd

The accessible cricket sessions are running for eight weeks across the summer months, finishing in September.
- Community services
Blog | 21 August 2023

Stithians Show success for Sapphire and Harry from Boscawen Farm

by Ali Mills

Sapphire and Harry were proud to show sheep from Boscawen Farm at the largest one day agricultural show in Cornwall.
- Education
Blog | 03 August 2023

My view: what makes a great support worker

by Rhys Sanders

Rhys Sanders, Induction Assistant at United Response, explains what makes a great support worker.
- Supported employment
Blog | 01 August 2023

‘Rosie Jones: Am I a R*tard?’: Review by Benjamin Webster

by Benjamin Webster

Media contributor Benjamin Webster shares his thoughts on Rosie Jones’ controversial new documentary about disability hate crime.
Blog | 31 July 2023

‘Cooking Up’ a storm: accessible cooking sessions in Richmond

by Nora Kerezovic

People we support in Richmond enjoyed taking part in a five-week course with Cooking Up, learning how to make some healthy new recipes using affordable ingredients.
- Supported living
- Community services
Blog | 17 July 2023

Councillor Paul Bartlett visits United Response Ashford service

by Senet Yohannes

Area Manager for Kent Senet Yohannes has written a blog about Conservative councillor Paul Bartlett visiting one of our Ashford services…
- Supported living
- Community services
Blog | 13 July 2023

‘Music is universal’…introducing Folkestone First Timers

by Ali Mills

Discover ‘First Timers’ – the inclusive music group bringing people’s dreams back to life.
- Housing
- Supported living
- Community services
- Education
- Supported employment
Blog | 11 July 2023

‘I have fought my way to a new kind of freedom’: people we support share their stories on stage

by Ali Mills

Ali Mills shared her experience being in the audience at ‘This is me’, a theatre production created by people we support in Nottingham.
- Housing
- Supported living
- Community services
- Education
- Supported employment
Blog | 04 July 2023

From the United States to United Response: Anne’s social work placement ‘teaches you more than any other job’

by Anisa Syed

All the way from the United States, Anne decided to join United Response for her placement year whilst completing her Masters in social work. Here’s a glimpse of her 18 rewarding weeks with us!
- Community services

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Remember me as the seeds grow – in memory of Dorothy Tappenden

Baildon Cricket Club hosts mixed-ability sports sessions for people we support in Bradford

Stithians Show success for Sapphire and Harry from Boscawen Farm

My view: what makes a great support worker

‘Rosie Jones: Am I a R*tard?’: Review by Benjamin Webster

‘Cooking Up’ a storm: accessible cooking sessions in Richmond

Councillor Paul Bartlett visits United Response Ashford service

‘Music is universal’…introducing Folkestone First Timers

‘I have fought my way to a new kind of freedom’: people we support share their stories on stage

From the United States to United Response: Anne’s social work placement ‘teaches you more than any other job’