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Our latest news and blogs from across United Response. Find out about our latest campaigns and activities in the community…

Blog | 06 May 2020

A collective marathon to keep people connected

by Darren Worthy

To help people stay in touch with their loved ones, people we support in the south west are walking, running and skipping a marathon as a team. Find out how you can help!
- Community services
Blog | 23 April 2020

DJ Starnight brings the music to you!

by Cedrik Kavanagh

One of our students is sharing his love of dance music with online DJ sets. Help us raise money to keep more people connected!
- Community services
- Supported employment
Blog | 22 April 2020

Fighting the lockdown blues with technology

by Darren Worthy

We’re helping people with disabilities stay connected to friends, family and support during the Covid-19 crisis. Donate today to get people the technology they need!
- Community services
Blog | 06 March 2020

Speaking up to MPs about accessible information

by Matthew Campbell

Matthew and Justin went back to the cabinet office to tell politicians about the importance of accessible information.
Blog | 31 January 2020

A voice for the voiceless

by Justin

Justin went to the Cabinet Office to talk about how elections can be more accessible for people with learning disabilities, like him.
- Community services
Blog | 17 December 2019

Batman vs. Joker at Winter Wonderwheels 2019

by Matthew Campbell

Who won the epic showdown? Find out how our fundraisers fared in their midwinter run, raising money for United Response’s Enterprise hub in Teddington.
- Community services
Blog | 12 December 2019

Uplifting theatre productions showcase real emotion and humour

by Lisa Tomlinson

The performers and staff at ROC Creative have worked for over two years, researching and devising material, to put together this incredible piece of theatre. Find out more and watch the video showing how this creative production came together.
- Community services
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.
- Community services
- Supported employment
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.
- Community services
- Supported employment
Blog | 14 November 2019

Luke is among just six per cent of people with learning disabilities in paid work – how can we defend such a low statistic in 2019?

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United Response CEO reflects on the disparity in rates of employment for people with learning disabilities and celebrates the achievements of those in paid employment for Learning Disability Work Week 2019 and beyond.
- Supported employment

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A collective marathon to keep people connected

DJ Starnight brings the music to you!

Fighting the lockdown blues with technology

Speaking up to MPs about accessible information

A voice for the voiceless

Batman vs. Joker at Winter Wonderwheels 2019

Uplifting theatre productions showcase real emotion and humour

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

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

Luke is among just six per cent of people with learning disabilities in paid work – how can we defend such a low statistic in 2019?