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Our latest news and blogs from across United Response. Find out about our latest campaigns and activities in the community…

Blog | 17 June 2022

Nolan’s story: Working as a SEND Youth Voice Assistant at Trafford Council

by Nolan Barratt

Nolan was supported to find part-time work at Trafford Council in their SEND Local Offer department.
- Employment
Blog | 15 June 2022

Holiday diary: John and Winston’s luxury Dorchester staycation

by Jenna Lloyd

John and Winston live together at one of our Supported Living services in Littlehampton. Having spent lots of time at home in the past two years, they really wanted to go on holiday.
- Supported living
Blog | 08 June 2022

Ipswich Town footie fans John and David on sporting success and how to keep fit

by Jenna Lloyd

John and David are passionate about sport and fitness. They’re currently attending inclusive sessions with Ipswich Town Community Trust, where they get to try new sports like archery and boccia, as well as brushing up on their football skills.
- Supported living
Blog | 23 May 2022

‘Because I’m autistic I find it quite hard to have conversations with people’: how Sam became a radio presenter

by Jenna Lloyd

After nearly two years in the making, the ROC College Radio Show is launching this week. Hosted by talented presenter Sam Bastow, the first show is on Tuesday 24 May.
- Education
- Employment
Blog | 19 May 2022

Britain’s Disabled Strongman is back and bigger than ever!

by Jenna Lloyd

Support worker Gary Clarke is founder of the Britain’s Disabled Strongman competition. Thanks to Gary’s hard work, local sponsors and United Response’s involvement, this year’s mighty event will take place across two days.
Blog | 29 April 2022

‘How Bruce Lee inspires me to do martial arts lessons’: James’ fitness journey

by Jenna Lloyd

James is training with British Military Martial Arts in Littlehampton. He’s hoping to achieve a black belt one day so he can be like his hero, Bruce Lee.
- Supported living
Blog | 28 April 2022

‘I just wanted to do my part’: people we support share their responses to the war in Ukraine

by Jenna Lloyd

Staff and people we support across the country have been showing support for Ukraine, as they continue to be at war with Russia.
- Supported living
- Community services
Blog | 14 April 2022

People we support in Richmond and Kingston enjoy a trip to ZSL London Zoo, thanks to the fundraising efforts of Bobby and Tommy

by Matthew Campbell

‘The Young Avengers’ Bobby and Tommy raised over £550 for us back in December, taking on Marvel’s Superhero Series. They recently joined people we support for a trip to London Zoo, paid for by their fundraising efforts.
- Community services
Blog | 25 March 2022

‘They are adults and they have the right to know about these things’: sex education book for people with autism

by Jenna Lloyd

Isabel Bullón Benito lives in Acomb and works at our York Education service, URTEC. Her book ‘Sex WAS Rude, Now it’s REAL!’ was published at the end of 2019 and her educational resources about sex and relationships have been praised by professionals and autistic people alike.
- Community services
- Education
Blog | 23 March 2022

‘I’m grateful for what they are doing’: Elena and Rustam’s story

by Nora Kerezovic

Enterprise Team Leader Nora Kerezovic met Elena, whose son Rustam lives in one of our Supported Living houses in Kingston.
- Supported living

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Nolan’s story: Working as a SEND Youth Voice Assistant at Trafford Council

Holiday diary: John and Winston’s luxury Dorchester staycation

Ipswich Town footie fans John and David on sporting success and how to keep fit

‘Because I’m autistic I find it quite hard to have conversations with people’: how Sam became a radio presenter

Britain’s Disabled Strongman is back and bigger than ever!

‘How Bruce Lee inspires me to do martial arts lessons’: James’ fitness journey

‘I just wanted to do my part’: people we support share their responses to the war in Ukraine

People we support in Richmond and Kingston enjoy a trip to ZSL London Zoo, thanks to the fundraising efforts of Bobby and Tommy

‘They are adults and they have the right to know about these things’: sex education book for people with autism

‘I’m grateful for what they are doing’: Elena and Rustam’s story