News & blog

Blog | 10 May 2023

From colleagues to family: Liz celebrates 10 years working at United Response and the lives she has changed

by Anisa Syed

Finding work that you truly love is not always easy. However, Service Manager Liz makes it clear that her role is more than just a job – it’s a passion. Check out the highlights from her 10 years of working at United Response.

Blog | 08 May 2023

Film review: Creed III

by Paul Daft

Media contributor Paul Daft reviews the movie Creed III, which features two hearing-impaired characters using sign language throughout.

Blog | 04 May 2023

From first-timers to regulars: three people we support share their views on voting

by Ali Mills

United Response are proud to be part of My Vote My Voice, a campaign to make voting accessible for all. To mark the local elections, we asked three people we support to share their voting stories.

Blog | 02 May 2023

All political parties must provide easy read guides: Nolan’s voting experiences

by Nolan Barratt

Media contributor Nolan thinks it’s important for disabled and autistic people to be able to use their vote in elections and stay informed about politics.

Blog | 27 April 2023

Social care staff Jason and Andy climb Three Peaks Challenge for United Response

by Aisha Akbar

On Saturday 3 June, Suffolk staff members Jason Boyle and Andy Carless will be climbing epic mountains for their Three Peaks Challenge.

Blog | 18 April 2023

Living her best life: Jo thanks Bradford staff for aunt Joan’s transformation

by Jenna Lloyd

Having previously lived in an institution, Joan has now been supported by United Response since 2011. Her niece Jo tells us why she ‘can’t fault’ her Bradford support team, who make sure she fills her days with shopping trips, beauty treatments and cruise holidays.

Blog | 13 April 2023

Spring poems by Donna Harrison

by Donna Harrison

Three short poems about Spring by Donna, someone we support in Richmond, who is also one of our media contributors.

News | 12 April 2023

Announcing the Boscawen Education, Skills and Heritage Activities Project, thanks to National Lottery Players

United Response is launching an exciting new project in Cornwall, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Blog | 11 April 2023

Well done Harry! Job promotion at The Hilton in Bath secured with United Response support

by Jenna Lloyd

Harry has been promoted to Junior Food and Beverage Supervisor. He told us all about his career journey so far and how his confidence has grown.

News | 04 April 2023

‘Unthinkable’ social care funding announcement by UK Government: United Response CEO responds

The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that funding promised to develop the social care workforce in England will be halved to just £250 million over the next three years.