News & blog

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.

News | 15 March 2023

Unthinkable to ignore social care workforce crisis in ‘back to work’ budget

The Chancellor can’t afford to ignore the workforce crisis in adult social care. Read our response to #Budget2023 in full here.

Blog | 14 March 2023

Author Richard Keagan-Bull ‘stands up for people with learning disabilities’

by Richard Keagan-Bull

‘Don’t Put Us Away: Memories of a Man with Learning Disabilities’ explores what it’s like to grow up with learning disabilities in the UK, from the 1970s to now.

News | 14 March 2023

‘Breaking the chains’: Richmond events celebrate International Women’s Day

Nora Kerezovic from the Enterprise led an empowering wellbeing session, before hosting an event for inspiring women from the local community.

Blog | 10 March 2023

‘Everyone is valued and respected’: Hong Kong visitors impressed by our person-centred approach

by Nora Kerezovic

The Enterprise in Richmond hosted guests from three Hong Kong learning disability organisations, who were eager to learn about United Response’s community support activities.

Blog | 09 March 2023

London Marathon 2023: Alan to run in support of our work with people with schizophrenia and disabilities

by Jenna Lloyd

Running his first ever marathon, Alan wants to ‘give back’ to support workers for people with mental health conditions, disabilities and autism.

Blog | 07 March 2023

My Vote My Voice: accessible voting campaign launches in Parliament

by Ali Mills

United Response, Dimensions, Mencap and Ambitious about Autism have joined forces to end inaccessible voting for underrepresented communities. Our national campaign, My Vote My Voice, launched in Parliament last week.