News & blog

Blog | 31 October 2022

United Response gets creative this Halloween

by Ali Mills

People we support have been celebrating all things spooky and scary with art that will make your skin crawl.

Blog | 12 October 2022

What makes good support?

by Nolan Barratt

Nolan used our Manchester Supported Employment service to find a part-time job at Trafford Council. He has written a blog about what he thinks good support looks like, from his school days to the workplace.

Blog | 22 September 2022

Celebrating colleagues: our North and South award winners

by Jenna Lloyd

After two incredibly challenging years, we held special Awards events in Leeds and Wiltshire to recognise our staff for their hard work and dedication to the people we support.

Blog | 22 August 2022

Matt is York College’s Student Role Model of the Year

by Jenna Lloyd

Matt won the Inclusivity/Student Role Model Award at York College’s second annual REACH awards.

Blog | 08 August 2022

Incoming Prime Minister must prioritise paid employment for disabled citizens, United Response CEO says following latest NHS figures 

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Our CEO Tim Cooper reflects on the latest job statistics showing major inequalities for adults with learning disabilities in England.

Blog | 01 August 2022

‘I have lots of friends now’: Nolan on his friendships and relationships

by Nolan Barratt

Nolan is 23 and lives in Manchester. He thinks friendships and relationships are really important for people with autism.

Blog | 28 July 2022

Benjamin’s story: My volunteer work placements

by Benjamin Webster

Benjamin from Cornwall tells us how he has found volunteering placements he enjoys, and how his autism has been accommodated in different workplaces.

News | 22 July 2022

SEND Green Paper: our response to the government consultation

We have submitted our response to the SEND and alternative provision green paper and have included recommendations for how the Government can do more to meet the needs of young people in further education.

News | 21 July 2022

UK Government’s Building the Right Support Action Plan: a positive development but more still needs to be done

We welcome the pledges to reform lifelong care for autistic people and people with a learning disability set out in the Government’s ‘Building the Right Support’ Action Plan. A detailed roadmap for reforming and reducing institutionalisation has never been more needed.

News | 12 July 2022

Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan: our response to the government’s call for evidence

We outline our key recommendations along with how the plan ties into our broader work to support people with learning disabilities, mental health, and or physical support needs in social care settings.