News & blog

Blog | 09 January 2023

New Year’s poems by Donna Harrison

by Donna Harrison

Donna, who we support in Richmond, reflects on the new year and winter weather with two short poems.

Blog | 06 January 2023

Putting in the groundwork: transforming an allotment in Ipswich

by Jenna Lloyd

Housemates John, David and Andrew – people we support in Ipswich – have been hard at work growing food and flowers at Castle Hill Allotments.

Blog | 05 January 2023

Shared Lives: open up your home and ‘get the feel-good factor of sharing your life with somebody’

by Jenna Lloyd

Diane passed away in 2024, aged 53. For 13 years, Shared Lives provided Diane with the perfect environment to live an independent, rich life. United Response and Ray wish to leave this blog in place as a commemoration of a life well-lived.

Blog | 29 December 2022

2022 reflections: Samba ROC’s royal performance at Cockington Court

by Jenna Lloyd

Conductor Debbie Perry looks back at the band’s successes so far… including a special performance for King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla!

Blog | 28 December 2022

‘It’s a really good opportunity’: why students should consider work placements in social care

by Jenna Lloyd

Yuqing Chen, also known as Kennis, is a Social Work student from the University of Nottingham. She joined us for a work placement earlier this year.

Blog | 22 December 2022

Easingwold community celebrates the return of ‘much-loved’ Boot Shop Christmas carol service

by Jenna Lloyd

Back by popular demand, the Boot Shop’s annual Carol Service took place at St John the Baptist and All Saints Church, Easingwold on Thursday 15 December.

News | 21 December 2022

“An £8,000 pay gap has human consequences”: United Response’s reaction to Community Integrated Care’s Unfair to Care 2022–23 report

New figures from the Unfair to Care report estimate that social care workers need a 41% pay uplift to reach parity with NHS counterparts.

Blog | 20 December 2022

A person-centred Christmas: practical tips and real-life stories

by Ali Mills and John Ockenden

Hear stories from our staff as they talk about how they make changes to best support people over the Christmas period.

News | 20 December 2022

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We are working hard to keep life as normal as possible for the people we support while following official advice and doing our bit to prevent the spread of the virus. Find further information, guidance and easy read resources on Covid-19 here.

Blog | 19 December 2022

United Sparkles: artists with learning disabilities make Christmas cards and more

by Ali Mills and Angela Nelson

Gombards Care Home in Hertfordshire have created a not-for-profit business selling cards and gifts made with custom artwork by people we support.