News & blog

Blog | 17 March 2022

68% of people we support in Devon and Cornwall experienced positives during Covid pandemic including learning new skills and feeling supported

by Jenna Lloyd

Six months ago, our Stakeholder Engagement Team in Devon put out a survey to capture what life had been like for people we support in Devon and Cornwall during lockdown and the following periods of ongoing restrictions.

News | 15 March 2022

Take part in the Social Care Day of Remembrance and Reflection

The Social Care Day of Remembrance and Reflection is taking place on 17 March. The event marks two years since the start of the pandemic.

Blog | 15 March 2022

Horse lover Andy gets closer to his favourite animals with supported carriage lessons from RDA Woodbridge

by Laetitia Nnalue

We caught up with Andy, who is supported by us in Ipswich, about his love for horses and the amazing riding sessions he has been going along to, hosted by RDA Woodbridge and Community Action Suffolk.

News | 03 March 2022

Leading charities and political figures call for accessible voting for all

Leading charities like Mencap and Sense and political figures including Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, have co-signed a letter from United Response, calling on government to guarantee accessible voting for people with disabilities and autism.

Blog | 21 February 2022

New cooking classes help to reduce food waste at our Potter’s Den Bristol allotment

by Laetitia Nnalue

Staff at our Bristol allotment have put on classes to help people we support improve their cooking skills. The classes also provide an opportunity for people to socialise, as well as reducing food waste from the allotment.

News | 12 January 2022

New training kitchen in Truro supports students with learning disabilities and autism into the workplace

Thanks to funding from the Wolfson Foundation, Boscawen Farm in Truro is set to develop a training kitchen to offer accredited courses in hospitality and catering.

Blog | 21 December 2021

United Response staff in York go above and beyond, providing a Food Club for people in need during lockdown

by Maxine Spry

Last year, at the height of the pandemic and thanks to the support of several funders, 28 older people were offered a lifeline by United Response staff.

Blog | 20 December 2021

Easingwold community centre offers photography and drama groups for people with disabilities and autism

by Laetitia Nnalue

This year, thanks to our supporters, The Bootshop – one of our community centres based in Easingwold, York – has been able to introduce new activities including an outdoor photography club and a drama group for people we support.

Blog | 17 December 2021

Giving the gift of technology – how we’re keeping people with disabilities and autism connected this Christmas

by Maxine Spry

Whether it’s tablets, phones or improved internet access, technology has never been so important for people we support.

Blog | 16 December 2021

Green projects springing up across the country thanks to donors and volunteers

by Anisa Syed

Green projects like our allotments and food growing schemes really boost the wellbeing of people we support, enabling them to meet new people and give back to their local communities.