News & blog

Blog | 14 November 2019

Luke is among just six per cent of people with learning disabilities in paid work – how can we defend such a low statistic in 2019?

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United Response CEO reflects on the disparity in rates of employment for people with learning disabilities and celebrates the achievements of those in paid employment for Learning Disability Work Week 2019 and beyond.

News | 03 July 2019

York Central MP joins major city businesses on visit to dedicated disability employment hub

Rachael Maskell MP has joined some of York’s leading employers to see how United Response helps people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions in York to develop their skills and find a job.

News | 20 June 2019

York Central MP Rachael Maskell to visit dedicated employment service for people with learning disabilities

Rachael Maskell, MP for York Central, will visit United Response’s dedicated employment and training hub later this month as part of a national employability day.

Blog | 01 March 2019

‘I woke up with a broken face’: living with Bell’s palsy, by Amy Green

by Sophie Cooper

I have Bell’s palsy, a type of facial paralysis that results in an inability to control the facial muscles on the affected side. Here is the story of my diagnosis and recovery.

Blog | 06 December 2018

Kate’s graphic design talent lands local freelance work

by Sophie Cooper

Kate, a person we support in York, has landed some freelance graphic design work with a local theatre company. Find out how she was supported to learn the skill.

Blog | 21 September 2018

Young people with disabilities become radio DJs in Manchester

by Sophie Cooper

Young people with disabilities hosted their own radio show on Manchester’s All FM 96.9.

News | 15 May 2018

Sarah Newton MP visits learning disability supported employment service in Truro

Minister of State for Disabled People, Sarah Newton MP, last week visited a national charity’s dedicated service which helps people with learning disabilities in Cornwall to find and keep a job.

Blog | 20 October 2016

A look inside life at The Boot Shop

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The Boot Shop is a welcoming space in Easingwold, York, where people with learning disabilities can run their own craft businesses.

Blog | 24 September 2015

Assistive technology: a new world of communication for Sam

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Find out how we supported Sam to communicate more effectively using assistive technology.