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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 | 10 November 2022

‘I’m a lot more comfortable’: Phillip bins his old brace

by Jenna Lloyd

Phillip, 38, is celebrating putting his uncomfortable body brace in the bin, which he’s had since he was a teenager.
- Supported living
Blog | 07 November 2022

The Enterprise visit St Paul’s Cathedral with a private tour from Reverend David Bell

by Matthew Campbell

People we support and staff from Teddington were invited to the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral. Service Manager Matthew Campbell has written a blog about their visit…
- Community services
Blog | 04 November 2022

Folkestone community comes together to celebrate Black History Month

by Ali Mills

The Community Network hosted several exciting events during October to celebrate Black History Month, each other, and the diversity of our community at United Response.
- Community services
Blog | 02 November 2022

Meet the artist: Mark Hemsworth

by Jenna Lloyd

Mark Hemsworth is a member of Shadowlight Artists – an Oxford collective of professional artists with learning disabilities. We caught up with Mark to find out more about his upcoming photography exhibition ‘Captured Moments’.
Blog | 31 October 2022

United Response gets creative this Halloween

by Ali Mills

People we support have been celebrating all things spooky and scary with art that will make your skin crawl.
- Housing
- Supported living
- Community services
- Education
- Employment
Blog | 26 October 2022

A Halloween ghost story by Donna Harrison

by Donna Harrison

Getting us into the Halloween ‘spirit’, our media contributor Donna Harrison has written a very spooky story…
Blog | 26 October 2022

#FixSocial Care campaign wrap-up

by Gáibhin McGranaghan

United Response called on Liz Truss to #FixSocialCare during her first 100 days as Prime Minister. Less than 50 days later, we’re still grappling with the same problems in an even tougher financial climate. Gáibhin McGranaghan, our Public Affairs and Policy Officer, reflects on the campaign’s challenges and what the new Prime Minister must now do to confront the recruitment and resourcing crises facing our sector.
Blog | 18 October 2022

ROC 5k runners raise over £1,400 for United Response’s Truro projects

by Jenna Lloyd

Cornwall locals and holidaymakers alike gathered at Lemon Quay in Truro on 20 September to take part in our annual charity race… with some even signing up on the day!
Blog | 18 October 2022

Have a good Christmas(?): professional and real-life strategies and tips to help those who find the festive season tricky

by John Ockendon, Practice Development Co-ordinator

Christmas can be difficult for some, especially those who struggle with routines that change, sensory overload and surprises. Check out these strategies and tips – from some of our support workers and relatives of people we support – to help plan a person-centred Christmas.
- Education
Blog | 17 October 2022

London Marathon 2022 runners raise almost £40,000!

by Ali Mills

On Sunday 2 October, twenty brilliant and strong runners ran the London Marathon for United Response.

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‘I’m a lot more comfortable’: Phillip bins his old brace

The Enterprise visit St Paul’s Cathedral with a private tour from Reverend David Bell

Folkestone community comes together to celebrate Black History Month

Meet the artist: Mark Hemsworth

United Response gets creative this Halloween

A Halloween ghost story by Donna Harrison

#FixSocial Care campaign wrap-up

ROC 5k runners raise over £1,400 for United Response’s Truro projects

Have a good Christmas(?): professional and real-life strategies and tips to help those who find the festive season tricky

London Marathon 2022 runners raise almost £40,000!