News & blog

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.

Blog | 14 December 2022

The Enterprise turns into Santa’s grotto for Teddington Christmas Lights Up

by Ali Mills

Find out how our Teddington community hub celebrated their local Christmas lights switch-on, including an amazing fundraising challenge!

Blog | 14 December 2022

Last chance to order personalised Christmas gifts from Positively Unique

by Ali Mills

Positively Unique are offering 10% off all gifts! Orders must be placed by 15 December to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas.

Blog | 12 December 2022

Christmas poems by Donna Harrison

by Donna Harrison

Three short poems about Christmas by Donna, a person we support in Richmond, who is also one of our media contributors.

Blog | 01 December 2022

How James spoke up about his bad experiences in hospital

by Jenna Lloyd

James had a difficult experience back in 2020, when hospital staff lost his paperwork and didn’t follow his eating and drinking guidance.

Blog | 01 December 2022

Challenging decisions so Rita got the right medical treatment in hospital

by Jenna Lloyd

Rita* was diagnosed with a cardiovascular issue after our staff team noticed she’d become breathless. Her condition needed treatment but the consultant said she wouldn’t ‘cope’ with the procedure because she has a learning disability.