News & blog

News | 22 September 2022

SEND reforms should follow six principles, say leading disability organisations in open letter to the Department for Education

United Response has written to the Department for Education as part of a group of 30+ organisations who work with and support children with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families, to call for future SEND reform.

News | 21 September 2022

£150 disability cost-of-living payment does not go far enough

From 20 September 2022, six million disabled people will be paid a £150 disability cost of living payment, but it simply does not go far enough in United Response’s view.

News | 09 September 2022

Response to the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II

We are deeply sorry to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen and offer our sincerest condolences to the Royal Family and everyone for whom this news will cause immense sadness.

News | 07 September 2022

Disability organisations receive funding to ensure everyone can exercise their right to vote

United Response and Dimensions have partnered up to help end inaccessible voting for underrepresented communities.

News | 06 September 2022

Our Open Letter to the Prime Minister

United Response has written to the new Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Liz Truss MP calling on her to end the recruitment and cost-of-living crises facing Britain’s social care workforce.

Blog | 05 September 2022

MP Kerry McCarthy and BBC Radio Bristol visit Potter’s Den allotment

by Jenna Lloyd

Our St George’s allotment has undergone a massive transformation over the past 12 months. Thanks to the support of donors, funders, staff and volunteers, the space is now wheelchair-accessible and has lots of facilities including an outdoor kitchen.

Blog | 23 August 2022

Climate crisis: our projects put people we support at the centre of the fight

by Ali Gunn

With the UK experiencing recent bouts of extreme weather and a cost of living crisis, our Head of Public Affairs and Policy reflects on what more we could do to include disabled people in the fight against climate change and food poverty.

Blog | 22 August 2022

Matt is York College’s Student Role Model of the Year

by Jenna Lloyd

Matt won the Inclusivity/Student Role Model Award at York College’s second annual REACH awards.

Blog | 18 August 2022

‘Nobody wanted to leave!’: Darlington support workers organise a Wonderland tea party for the Queen’s Jubilee

by Ali Mills

One unusual summer’s day at Hutton Avenue, Santa played croquet, people danced in the driveway and a 6ft rabbit ran down the street!

Blog | 16 August 2022

Easingwold Community Library showcases works from talented Boot Shop artists

by Ali Mills

The exhibition features mixed media artwork created by people we support. It’s free to visit and will be in place until October.