News & blog

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.

Blog | 01 September 2021

Spotting the signs of sepsis

by Alison Worsfold

Sepsis is a life-threatening illness which causes 37,000 deaths a year in the UK. Find out more about sepsis, how to spot the signs and how to treat it.

Blog | 27 August 2021

How can Pride be more accessible? Listen to our podcast with Meet ‘N’ Match

by Jenna Lloyd

As part of our ongoing Pride content series we recorded a podcast with Erin, Rachel and Bradley from Meet ‘N’ Match, talking about all things Pride. Meet ‘N’ Match are a friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

Blog | 25 August 2021

The Enterprise community hub in Teddington reopens with village fair themed party

by Fabia Dimant

On Saturday 21 August we held a party for the grand reopening of The Enterprise in Teddington, to celebrate the return of face-to-face sessions at the much-loved community hub.