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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 | 12 July 2023

‘A job coach is very helpful for people with autism’: Nolan praises supported employment service

by Nolan Barratt

Our media contributor Nolan writes about how he used our supported employment service to find work at Trafford Council.
- 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
Blog | 06 July 2023

Garden makeover: creating an accessible outdoor space for Jonathan in Stratford-upon-Avon

by Jenna Lloyd

Jonathan’s garden has had a marvellous transformation in just two weeks, thanks to Coventry company Dual Landscapes.
- Supported living
Blog | 04 July 2023

From the United States to United Response: Anne’s social work placement ‘teaches you more than any other job’

by Anisa Syed

All the way from the United States, Anne decided to join United Response for her placement year whilst completing her Masters in social work. Here’s a glimpse of her 18 rewarding weeks with us!
- Community services
Blog | 04 July 2023

Teddington pram race gets wheels in motion for another year

by Jenna Lloyd

Back by popular demand, our Teddington community hub The Enterprise hosted the annual pram race on Sunday 25 June.
- Community services
Blog | 28 June 2023

Back in time: how ROC Creative students have given Charlie Chaplin new life

by Ali Mills

After months of virtual drama lessons, ROC Creative students reunited to film a tribute to Charlie Chaplin.
- Education
Blog | 22 June 2023

A perfect day at the Chelsea Flower Show

by Philip Stappers

Find out all about Philip’s wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show, made possible thanks to a generous ticket donation from Brewin Dolphin.
- Housing
- Supported living
- Community services
- Education
- Employment
Blog | 15 June 2023

Film review: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

by Shaun Barlow

One of our Nottingham media contributors Shaun reviews the third Guardians of the Galaxy film.
Blog | 14 June 2023

How Emma built her skills and confidence through a supported internship with United Response

by Stephen Lunn

Through our supported internship programme, Emma’s gained valuable work experience in several different jobs and found out what career she wants to pursue.
- Education
- Employment

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‘Music is universal’…introducing Folkestone First Timers

‘A job coach is very helpful for people with autism’: Nolan praises supported employment service

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

Garden makeover: creating an accessible outdoor space for Jonathan in Stratford-upon-Avon

From the United States to United Response: Anne’s social work placement ‘teaches you more than any other job’

Teddington pram race gets wheels in motion for another year

Back in time: how ROC Creative students have given Charlie Chaplin new life

A perfect day at the Chelsea Flower Show

Film review: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

How Emma built her skills and confidence through a supported internship with United Response