News & blog

News | 12 November 2021

Learning disability service launches Positively Unique – an online shop with goods made by people with disabilities

A Devon learning disability service has this month launched a brand-new online shop selling custom and personalised gifts made by people with disabilities.

Blog | 23 July 2021

Porthtowan learners plant over 300 trees thanks to Woodland Trust scheme

by Jenna Lloyd

Learners from our Supported Employment service planted over 300 trees in private fields in Porthtowan, on the north coast of Cornwall.

Blog | 27 May 2021

DJ and podcast star with autism celebrates 100+ shows

by Jenna Lloyd

Harrison produces and hosts a weekly music podcast called ‘Moon Beat’ under the alias DJ Harrison FB. We found out how he’s been working through lockdown and what his plans are for 2021 and beyond…

News | 25 May 2021

Local lads score work placement with boyhood club Harrogate Town AFC

A football-mad pair of brothers from Yorkshire have got the ball rolling on their dream careers this year by starting a traineeship at their local and boyhood team, League Two side Harrogate Town AFC.

News | 13 November 2020

Trafford trio pay tribute to United Response for furlough and lockdown job support

Three Trafford locals are this week paying tribute to the national charity which helped them keep safe, in employment and connected during the turbulent lockdown period.

News | 09 November 2020

Yorkshire duo thank United Response for kick-starting their careers during lockdown

A disabled Yorkshire duo who secured work during lockdown are this week paying tribute to the charity which helped them find their jobs amid one of the most challenging employment markets of modern times.

Blog | 26 June 2020

Work in the time of coronavirus: people with learning disabilities share their stories

by Cedrik Kavanagh

The coronavirus pandemic has changed work for everyone. Find out what it’s been like for people with learning disabilities.

Blog | 23 April 2020

DJ Starnight brings the music to you!

by Cedrik Kavanagh

One of our students is sharing his love of dance music with online DJ sets. Help us raise money to keep more people connected!

Blog | 11 December 2019

“My mission is to beat this stigma around disabilities.”

by Justin

Justin explains why he started a group for people with disabilities to talk about politics and how it affects their lives.

Blog | 03 December 2019

Thank you to Penny, and all of our brilliant supporters!

by Darren Worthy

We’re saying thank you to all of our wonderful fundraisers and supporters – like Penny, who ran the Great North Run to give more opportunities to people with disabilities in York.