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Blog | 03 June 2024

The secrets of a successful sensory room

by Jenna Lloyd

A sensory room is a calming space full of things which stimulate the senses. We spoke to Hannah, Lisa and Eva about why sensory rooms matter and their journey making their own.
- Housing
- Supported living
- Community services
Blog | 06 December 2023

North Tyneside staff nominated for Great British Care Awards 2023

by Jenna Lloyd

Staff from the North East were recognised for going above and beyond in their roles by being named finalists in two award categories – Co-production and Care Innovators.
- Supported living
- Community services
Blog | 21 November 2023

Calvert Lakes adventure – Lyndsey’s holiday diary

by Ali Mills

Lyndsey had a great holiday at Calvert Lakes, an adventure holiday centre for people with disabilities.
- Housing
- Supported living
- Community services
- Education
- Employment
Blog | 08 November 2023

Music workshops in Bristol: how Kevin found his groove

by Jenna Lloyd

Kevin’s been attending inclusive music sessions with Now Hear This! The workshops are led by professional musician Laura Porter.
- Supported living
- Community services
Blog | 06 November 2023

United Response Quality Checker Debbie on finding work and ‘newfound freedom’

by Debbie

Debbie writes about finding not one, but two jobs, and tells us how life changed for the better when she started going out more in her local community after the pandemic.
- Supported living
Blog | 29 September 2023

Robert’s new home: ‘he’s so much happier living independently’

by Jenna Lloyd

Robert from Suffolk moved into his own property last year. His support worker Lisa and mum Paula told us how they managed the transition to minimise his stress during the process… and how he can’t stop smiling now!
- Housing
- Supported living
Blog | 31 July 2023

‘Cooking Up’ a storm: accessible cooking sessions in Richmond

by Nora Kerezovic

People we support in Richmond enjoyed taking part in a five-week course with Cooking Up, learning how to make some healthy new recipes using affordable ingredients.
- Supported living
- Community services
Blog | 17 July 2023

Councillor Paul Bartlett visits United Response Ashford service

by Senet Yohannes

Area Manager for Kent Senet Yohannes has written a blog about Conservative councillor Paul Bartlett visiting one of our Ashford services…
- Supported living
- Community services
Blog | 13 July 2023

‘Music is universal’…introducing Folkestone First Timers

by Ali Mills

Discover ‘First Timers’ – the inclusive music group bringing people’s dreams back to life.
- Housing
- Supported living
- Community services
- Education
- Employment
Blog | 11 July 2023

‘I have fought my way to a new kind of freedom’: people we support share their stories on stage

by Ali Mills

Ali Mills shared her experience being in the audience at ‘This is me’, a theatre production created by people we support in Nottingham.
- Housing
- Supported living
- Community services
- Education
- Employment

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The secrets of a successful sensory room

North Tyneside staff nominated for Great British Care Awards 2023

Calvert Lakes adventure – Lyndsey’s holiday diary

Music workshops in Bristol: how Kevin found his groove

United Response Quality Checker Debbie on finding work and ‘newfound freedom’

Robert’s new home: ‘he’s so much happier living independently’

‘Cooking Up’ a storm: accessible cooking sessions in Richmond

Councillor Paul Bartlett visits United Response Ashford service

‘Music is universal’…introducing Folkestone First Timers

‘I have fought my way to a new kind of freedom’: people we support share their stories on stage