News & blog

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.

Blog | 24 April 2019

“This doesn’t make me a runner, Mum”: How Frances and Finn are running a marathon

by Emma Reeves

Frances, whose son Finn has a condition called Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum, is running the London Marathon. Finn is also taking part, by completing eight (and a bit) park runs.

Blog | 01 March 2019

‘I woke up with a broken face’: living with Bell’s palsy, by Amy Green

by Sophie Cooper

I have Bell’s palsy, a type of facial paralysis that results in an inability to control the facial muscles on the affected side. Here is the story of my diagnosis and recovery.

Blog | 06 December 2018

Kate’s graphic design talent lands local freelance work

by Sophie Cooper

Kate, a person we support in York, has landed some freelance graphic design work with a local theatre company. Find out how she was supported to learn the skill.

Blog | 12 October 2018

How we planned Josie’s dream holiday to disability-friendly Disneyland

by Sophie Cooper

Josie spent her 30th birthday in Disneyland with her sister and two support workers. Read how they planned the holiday, and overcame the barriers people with disabilities face when travelling.

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.