News & blog

Blog | 11 December 2019

“My mission is to beat this stigma around disabilities.”

by Justin

Justin explains why he started a group for people with disabilities to talk about politics and how it affects their lives.

Blog | 03 December 2019

Thank you to Penny, and all of our brilliant supporters!

by Darren Worthy

We’re saying thank you to all of our wonderful fundraisers and supporters – like Penny, who ran the Great North Run to give more opportunities to people with disabilities in York.

News | 10 October 2019

Dedicated disability hate crime reporting hub now open in Leeds following sharp rise in offences

Learning disability charity United Response has opened a dedicated third-party disability hate crime reporting centre at its Leeds area office to help empower more victims or witnesses to come forward and report offences in confidence.

Blog | 27 September 2019

“It made me love golf even more”: United Response visits local golf club for golfing experience day

by Emma Reeves

Last month people we support were invited to Strawberry Hill Golf Club in Twickenham to take part in a golf taster day where they were treated to 1-1 coaching and the chance to practise their skills.

Blog | 26 September 2019

United Response allotment wins Blackpool in Bloom award

by Sonia Lodge

A communal garden designed for people with autism and physical and learning disabilities, and the local community, wins the “Thriving” award in the yard/small garden category of Blackpool in Bloom.

News | 23 April 2019

Charity workers mark one year anniversary of Donation Station

Charity workers celebrate the first anniversary of their new Folkestone charity shop which helps local people with a learning disability.

News | 24 December 2018

Busker raises £1000 to pay for Christmas dinner for people with mental health needs

Bognor Regis busker Robin Cooper, 41, single-handedly raised £1000 to pay for a Christmas meal for people including support workers and those supported by United Response who have mental health issues.

Blog | 21 September 2018

Young people with disabilities become radio DJs in Manchester

by Sophie Cooper

Young people with disabilities hosted their own radio show on Manchester’s All FM 96.9.

Blog | 24 August 2018

Zoo day brings confidence to people in Ipswich

by Sophie Cooper

A bunch of exotic wildlife came to the sunny back garden of people we support in Ipswich for a special zoo day experience.

Blog | 31 July 2018

Therapy ponies visit Darlington to help improve the wellbeing of people we support

by Sophie Cooper

When a Service Manager in Darlington heard that someone she supports loved ponies as a child, she arranged for therapy ponies to visit. Little did she know the little horses would brighten up the lives of many others.