News & blog

Blog | 06 July 2023

Garden makeover: creating an accessible outdoor space for Jonathan in Stratford-upon-Avon

by Jenna Lloyd

Jonathan’s garden has had a marvellous transformation in just two weeks, thanks to Coventry company Dual Landscapes.

Blog | 22 June 2023

A perfect day at the Chelsea Flower Show

by Philip Stappers

Find out all about Philip’s wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show, made possible thanks to a generous ticket donation from Brewin Dolphin.

News | 25 May 2023

Serious stuff and passion shared at latest social care event ‘More Than a Provider’

This week over 150 people came together to attend the third event in the ‘More Than a Provider’ series, hosted by United Response at Bristol MShed. Find out more and check out our photo diary of the day.

Blog | 11 May 2023

London Marathon 2023: runners raise over £30,000 for people with learning disabilities

by Ali Mills

Two of our brilliant #TeamUnitedResponse runners share their London Marathon stories.

Blog | 08 May 2023

Film review: Creed III

by Paul Daft

Media contributor Paul Daft reviews the movie Creed III, which features two hearing-impaired characters using sign language throughout.

Blog | 04 May 2023

From first-timers to regulars: three people we support share their views on voting

by Ali Mills

United Response are proud to be part of My Vote My Voice, a campaign to make voting accessible for all. To mark the local elections, we asked three people we support to share their voting stories.

Blog | 27 April 2023

Social care staff Jason and Andy climb Three Peaks Challenge for United Response

by Aisha Akbar

On Saturday 3 June, Suffolk staff members Jason Boyle and Andy Carless will be climbing epic mountains for their Three Peaks Challenge.

Blog | 18 April 2023

Living her best life: Jo thanks Bradford staff for aunt Joan’s transformation

by Jenna Lloyd

Having previously lived in an institution, Joan has now been supported by United Response since 2011. Her niece Jo tells us why she ‘can’t fault’ her Bradford support team, who make sure she fills her days with shopping trips, beauty treatments and cruise holidays.

Blog | 11 April 2023

Well done Harry! Job promotion at The Hilton in Bath secured with United Response support

by Jenna Lloyd

Harry has been promoted to Junior Food and Beverage Supervisor. He told us all about his career journey so far and how his confidence has grown.

Blog | 29 March 2023

Reimagining what good support looks like at More Than A Provider

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Disabled and autistic people joined us, Certitude, Choice Support and MacIntyre for a day of creative discussion and workshops at ‘The Big Connect’ in London – part of a series of events looking at a plan for a Social Care Future.