News & blog

Blog | 29 September 2023

The Boot Shop drama group perform their version of the much-loved Secret Garden story

by Jenna Lloyd

One of our York drama groups recently performed a re-telling of the classic novel, ‘The Secret Garden’ by Frances Hodgson Burnett at Methodist Church Hall in Easingwold.

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!

News | 28 September 2023

Announcing ‘Our life stories’ oral history project curated by people with learning disabilities, thanks to National Lottery players

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, United Response is launching ‘Our life stories’, an exciting oral history project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

News | 20 September 2023

United Response’s Radio 4 Charity Appeal: help us tackle disability hate crime

United Response are incredibly excited to announce we have been selected to broadcast a BBC Radio 4 Charity Appeal in October.

Blog | 07 September 2023

Britain’s Disabled Strongman and Strongwoman celebrates biggest competition yet

by Jenna Lloyd

Hosted by four-time World’s Strongest Man winner Magnús Ver Magnússon, the two-day event took place in Chard, Somerset from 26 to 27 August.

Blog | 31 August 2023

ROC College students enjoy life-changing trip to Gran Canaria

by Kate Vincent

Twelve students and staff from our education services in South West England visited the Spanish island in June 2023, mixing work experience and some travel firsts with fun leisure activities.

Blog | 24 August 2023

Baildon Cricket Club hosts mixed-ability sports sessions for people we support in Bradford

by Jenna Lloyd

The accessible cricket sessions are running for eight weeks across the summer months, finishing in September.

Blog | 21 August 2023

Stithians Show success for Sapphire and Harry from Boscawen Farm

by Ali Mills

Sapphire and Harry were proud to show sheep from Boscawen Farm at the largest one day agricultural show in Cornwall.

Blog | 17 August 2023

Summer poems by Donna Harrison

by Donna Harrison

Poet Donna Harrison, who we support in Richmond, has written three short poems, celebrating the sights and sounds of the summer months.

Blog | 16 August 2023

Coaching, commentating and press interviews: how Ben’s supported internship kickstarted his sports career

by Julie Pedley

Ben used our Trafford supported employment service to get himself a sports-focused internship at the National Football Museum. He’s met famous players and even been interviewed by the press.