News & blog

Blog | 15 December 2021

Cornwall support workers team up with bikers for a special birthday surprise for Derek’s 60th

by Jenna Lloyd

Bike-lover Derek from Saltash got a big surprise when his support workers and a local motorcycle club organised something very special for his birthday…

Blog | 14 December 2021

Donations help thriving Kent community radio station staffed by people with disabilities and autism

by Darren Worthy

People we support now have regular slots DJing and hosting shows, playing music and talking about the things they love on our community radio station.

Blog | 13 December 2021

‘I’m stronger physically and socially’ – help us provide more community activities for people we support

by Darren Worthy

The Enterprise in Richmond are just one of our services hosting a range of fun and exciting activities for people we support. Find out how you can help us to provide more karate, keep fit and arts and crafts classes…

Blog | 10 December 2021

5 tips for a Christmas that works for everyone

by John Ockenden

Christmas can be a difficult time for people with a learning disability, autism or mental health needs. We’ve taken advice from many sources to help make this season easier and more enjoyable for everyone.

Blog | 03 December 2021

#REIMAGINE #RECREATE #RESTORE – An Exhibition in South Devon

by Kate Conroy

ROC Creative Torbay, part of United Response Wellbeing, held an exhibition during the October half term week at Cockington Court centre of creativity in South Devon.

News | 12 November 2021

Learning disability service launches Positively Unique – an online shop with goods made by people with disabilities

A Devon learning disability service has this month launched a brand-new online shop selling custom and personalised gifts made by people with disabilities.

Blog | 09 November 2021

What is Pneumonia?

by Alison Worsfold

Pneumonia is serious inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection like Covid-19. Find out more about pneumonia, how to spot the signs and how to treat it.

Blog | 03 November 2021

Done and dusted: from hoarding to homely in Nottinghamshire

by Dan Culverwell

The flat of a young woman supported by United Response in Nottinghamshire has undertaken a drastic and much needed transformation.

News | 06 October 2021

Lockdowns trigger surge in online disability hate crime

Disturbing new figures from United Response and Leonard Cheshire reveal today that online disability hate crime soared by more than 50% across England and Wales during 2020/21.

News | 07 September 2021

MP visits specialist arts project for people with learning disabilities in Torbay

Anthony Mangnall, MP for Totnes and south Devon, has paid tribute to the ‘impressive work’ being done by our specialist creative project for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.