News & blog

News | 20 January 2021

Cornwall care worker reflects on quarter of a century of changing lives of those with learning disabilities

A Cornwall care worker celebrated a major career milestone last year, having spent the past quarter of a century helping to change the lives of local people with learning disabilities – including supporting some of the same individuals for the entire 25 years.

Blog | 03 December 2020

Access for all: help us provide technology to more people with disabilities

by Darren Worthy

Your support this Christmas will help more disabled people stay in touch with family and friends with vital communications technology.

News | 18 November 2020

Successful disability art group joins forces with leading university gallery to boost creativity and wellbeing

A successful virtual art group for people with learning disabilities will partner with Kingston University’s well-respected Stanley Picker Gallery this autumn to help expand its scope and boost the social and creative wellbeing of attendees during the second lockdown.

News | 13 November 2020

Alarming rate of learning disability Covid deaths must not be ignored, says Tim Cooper on release of new figures

United Response chief executive Tim Cooper comments on recent Public Health England (PHE) figures showing a significantly greater rate of Covid-related deaths among people with learning disabilities than the general population.

Blog | 14 October 2020

If you could see inside my head: Coronavirus pandemic stories from John, who has autism, and his family and carers

by Deborah Barnett

Discover what living through the pandemic has been like for John and those around him.

Blog | 03 August 2020

New Resources on person-centred active support and the importance of structure “Stay Inside: Be Inspired”

by Julie Beadle-Brown

Professor Julie Beadle-Brown explains the reasons behind the Active Support guide we recently made with the Tizard Centre.

Blog | 14 July 2020

How your donations helped keep Kevin connected during lockdown

by Darren Worthy

Your support has helped people with disabilities keep in touch with friends and family during lockdown. Find out how your donations helped Kevin following his move from Yorkshire to Newcastle.

Blog | 30 June 2020

Keeping people connected to their loved ones

by Darren Worthy

Covid-19 and lockdown have made it harder than ever for people to keep in touch with their loved ones. Find out how your donations have helped.

Blog | 26 June 2020

Work in the time of coronavirus: people with learning disabilities share their stories

by Cedrik Kavanagh

The coronavirus pandemic has changed work for everyone. Find out what it’s been like for people with learning disabilities.

Blog | 23 June 2020

Stories of shared lives

by Daniel Culverwell

Shared lives carers share their homes and lives with people with learning disabilities. Read their stories for Shared Lives Week 2020.