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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 | 04 July 2023

Teddington pram race gets wheels in motion for another year

by Jenna Lloyd

Back by popular demand, our Teddington community hub The Enterprise hosted the annual pram race on Sunday 25 June.
- Community services
Blog | 28 June 2023

Back in time: how ROC Creative students have given Charlie Chaplin new life

by Ali Mills

After months of virtual drama lessons, ROC Creative students reunited to film a tribute to Charlie Chaplin.
- Education
Blog | 22 June 2023

A perfect day at the Chelsea Flower Show

by Philip Stappers

Find out all about Philip’s wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show, made possible thanks to a generous ticket donation from Brewin Dolphin.
- Housing
- Supported living
- Community services
- Education
- Supported employment
Blog | 15 June 2023

Film review: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

by Shaun Barlow

One of our Nottingham media contributors Shaun reviews the third Guardians of the Galaxy film.
Blog | 14 June 2023

How Emma built her skills and confidence through a supported internship with United Response

by Stephen Lunn

Through our supported internship programme, Emma’s gained valuable work experience in several different jobs and found out what career she wants to pursue.
- Education
- Supported employment
Blog | 12 June 2023

‘She can work wonders’: one person’s journey from URTEC to professional video editing

by Ali Mills

Kate studied coding lessons at our York training and community services (URTEC). Now she’s in employment and studying for a university degree in video game development.
- Education
Blog | 08 June 2023

Three cheers for volunteers: celebrating those who keep the Cheriton Community Donation Station going strong

by Jenna Lloyd

National Volunteering Week takes place from 1 to 7 June 2023. Meet five of our fantastic Donation Station volunteers and find out what they love most about working in our charity shop.
- Community services
Blog | 06 June 2023

5* film review: An Irish Goodbye

by Tom Gardner

Media contributor Tom, who we support in Nottingham, reviews the BAFTA and Oscar-winning short film, An Irish Goodbye.
Blog | 01 June 2023

Meet Sam Reynolds – a Makaton teacher on a mission to make language accessible for all

by Ali Mills

Hear all about how Sam, and support worker Matteo, turned their lockdown virtual Makaton sessions into a thriving YouTube channel.
- Education
Blog | 30 May 2023

“I get to see my friend everyday”: Ex-security guard Paul on his big career change

by Anisa Syed

Paul joined United Response in 2022 after realising that he wanted to make a difference in his local community. We asked Paul about his role as a Support Worker and what he enjoys most.

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Teddington pram race gets wheels in motion for another year

Back in time: how ROC Creative students have given Charlie Chaplin new life

A perfect day at the Chelsea Flower Show

Film review: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

How Emma built her skills and confidence through a supported internship with United Response

‘She can work wonders’: one person’s journey from URTEC to professional video editing

Three cheers for volunteers: celebrating those who keep the Cheriton Community Donation Station going strong

5* film review: An Irish Goodbye

Meet Sam Reynolds – a Makaton teacher on a mission to make language accessible for all

“I get to see my friend everyday”: Ex-security guard Paul on his big career change