News & blog

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.

News | 03 April 2023

‘An opportunity to rethink how to support autistic talent’: our response to the Buckland Review of Autism Employment

Many autistic people remain unsupported and excluded from the workplace. The newly-announced Buckland Review on Autism Employment is a chance for us to rethink how we can change this.

Blog | 03 April 2023

‘We’re on the same team’: how United Response is supporting women at work

by Jenna Lloyd

Head of HR Jenny Tremewan spoke at an International Women’s Day event about how flexible working and our menopause policy are removing barriers for women at work.

Blog | 30 March 2023

Following your passion: novelist Nora combines her love for writing and helping others

by Anisa Syed

Working for a company that aligns with your values, beliefs, and passion can be life-changing. It can transform a job into a fulfilling career, where you get to make a difference in the world while doing something that you love. That’s the story of Nora, a United Response team member who loves what she does and is making an impact in people’s lives.

Blog | 29 March 2023

Reimagining what good support looks like at More Than A Provider

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Disabled and autistic people joined us, Certitude, Choice Support and MacIntyre for a day of creative discussion and workshops at ‘The Big Connect’ in London – part of a series of events looking at a plan for a Social Care Future.

Blog | 27 March 2023

On the path to employment: a day to celebrate internships

by James Bishop

For National Supported Internship Day, we’re sharing three stories from our interns working in hospitality, healthcare and education.

Blog | 22 March 2023

‘It’s a great place to work’: how National Football Museum intern Ben met Eric Cantona

by Jenna Lloyd

Ben couldn’t believe his luck when he got to meet sporting legends Eric Cantona and Sir Alex Ferguson whilst on his supported internship at the National Football Museum.

Blog | 16 March 2023

Sector Pulse Check report reveals a fragile sector

by Ali Gunn

HFT and Care England’s Sector Pulse Check report highlights the difficult decisions many social care providers face due to rising costs and insufficient funding.