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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.

News | 28 September 2023

Announcing ‘Our life stories’ oral history project curated by people with learning disabilities, thanks to National Lottery players

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, United Response is launching ‘Our life stories’, an exciting oral history project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

News | 20 September 2023

United Response’s Radio 4 Charity Appeal: help us tackle disability hate crime

United Response are incredibly excited to announce we have been selected to broadcast a BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal in October.

News | 25 May 2023

Serious stuff and passion shared at latest social care event ‘More Than a Provider’

This week over 150 people came together to attend the third event in the ‘More Than a Provider’ series, hosted by United Response at Bristol MShed. Find out more and check out our photo diary of the day.

Housing
Supported living
Community services
Education
Supported employment

News | 12 April 2023

Announcing the Boscawen Education, Skills and Heritage Activities Project, thanks to National Lottery Players

United Response is launching an exciting new project in Cornwall, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Education

News | 04 April 2023

‘Unthinkable’ social care funding announcement by UK Government: United Response CEO responds

The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that funding promised to develop the social care workforce in England will be halved to just £250 million over the next three years.

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‘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

Announcing ‘Our life stories’ oral history project curated by people with learning disabilities, thanks to National Lottery players

United Response’s Radio 4 Charity Appeal: help us tackle disability hate crime

Serious stuff and passion shared at latest social care event ‘More Than a Provider’

Announcing the Boscawen Education, Skills and Heritage Activities Project, thanks to National Lottery Players

‘Unthinkable’ social care funding announcement by UK Government: United Response CEO responds