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News | 21 March 2024

Tim Cooper steps down as CEO of United Response.

After leading United Response for nine years, Tim Cooper has decided to step down as its Chief Executive.

News | 28 February 2024

‘A long-overdue culture change needed on how autism is appreciated’: our response to the Buckland Review on Autism Employment

United Response welcomes recommendations from the Buckland Review on Autism Employment, including the need for person-centred approaches to provide work opportunities for autistic people.

News | 19 February 2024

Potter’s Den Bristol community allotment expands with help from Stowe Family Law donation

Our Potter’s Den team in Bristol are developing a new plot of land, with Stowe Family Law providing a generous donation.

News | 05 February 2024

‘More talking points than action points’: United Response reacts to the government’s Disability Action Plan

We need more action points than talking points to make the UK more accessible for disabled people. Read our full response to the Disability Action Plan here.

News | 03 January 2024

United Response supports Autism Alliance’s Breaking Point campaign for autistic adults in England

We’ve joined the coalition of charities and organisations who’ve signed the Autism Alliance’s letter to the government, calling for reinvestment and more resource in social care support for autistic adults in England.

News | 22 November 2023

‘Disability should not be framed as a lifestyle choice’: United Response reacts to Autumn Statement 2023

We believe the government should meet their duty and invest in targeted and specialist support to help people find jobs, not threaten disabled people with more sanctions. Read our response to the 2023 Autumn budget in full here.

News | 15 November 2023

United Response signs VODG Joint Letter to the Chancellor on the Cost of Living for Disabled People

We’ve joined the 76 organisations that’ve signed a joint letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ahead of the Autumn Budget, calling on government for urgent support for disabled households through the ongoing cost of living crisis.

News | 20 October 2023

‘Shocking, sobering, but not surprising’: United Response reacts to the CQC State of Health and Social Care in England Report 2022/2023

United Response once again calls on the Government to prioritise social care reform and plug the funding gap, following findings reported by the Care Quality Commission that nearly one third of providers are worried about their financial stability.

News | 12 October 2023

‘We must recognise and respect social care staff’: our response to Skills for Care’s annual workforce report

Commenting on Skills For Care’s annual State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report, United Response once again calls on the government to invest in long-term support for social care, including pay parity for staff to similar NHS roles.

News | 03 October 2023

Disability hate crime charges continue to drop, new figures reveal

Victims of disability hate crimes are unlikely to receive justice, according to figures obtained by United Response and Leonard Cheshire.

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Tim Cooper steps down as CEO of United Response.

‘A long-overdue culture change needed on how autism is appreciated’: our response to the Buckland Review on Autism Employment

Potter’s Den Bristol community allotment expands with help from Stowe Family Law donation

‘More talking points than action points’: United Response reacts to the government’s Disability Action Plan

United Response supports Autism Alliance’s Breaking Point campaign for autistic adults in England

‘Disability should not be framed as a lifestyle choice’: United Response reacts to Autumn Statement 2023

United Response signs VODG Joint Letter to the Chancellor on the Cost of Living for Disabled People

‘Shocking, sobering, but not surprising’: United Response reacts to the CQC State of Health and Social Care in England Report 2022/2023

‘We must recognise and respect social care staff’: our response to Skills for Care’s annual workforce report

Disability hate crime charges continue to drop, new figures reveal