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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 | 21 June 2022

More must be done: reflections from the UK’s first disability hate crime conference

by Gáibhin McGranaghan

Last week, members of United Response’s Public Affairs and Policy Team attended the UK’s first disability hate crime conference at the University of Leicester. Gáibhin McGranaghan, our Public Affairs and Policy Officer, reflects on what we learnt.
Blog | 20 June 2022

How our community activities in Nottingham are helping to combat loneliness

by Jenna Lloyd

People we support across Nottinghamshire and Derby City have been meeting up for community discos, football matches and cinema trips… They’ve even formed a ‘Party Squad’!
- Supported living
- Community services
Blog | 17 June 2022

‘Just do it: United Response have done everything possible to help me arrive at my dream job’

by Steve Sims

Steve Sims is a Job Coach at our York Supported Employment service. He’s written a blog about Tyler – someone we support who found job success with IT ReUse’s community scheme.
- Employment
Blog | 17 June 2022

Nolan’s story: Working as a SEND Youth Voice Assistant at Trafford Council

by Nolan Barratt

Nolan was supported to find part-time work at Trafford Council in their SEND Local Offer department.
- Employment
Blog | 15 June 2022

Holiday diary: John and Winston’s luxury Dorchester staycation

by Jenna Lloyd

John and Winston live together at one of our Supported Living services in Littlehampton. Having spent lots of time at home in the past two years, they really wanted to go on holiday.
- Supported living
Blog | 08 June 2022

Ipswich Town footie fans John and David on sporting success and how to keep fit

by Jenna Lloyd

John and David are passionate about sport and fitness. They’re currently attending inclusive sessions with Ipswich Town Community Trust, where they get to try new sports like archery and boccia, as well as brushing up on their football skills.
- Supported living
Blog | 01 June 2022

Cycling heroes Dan and Sam beat the Ride London 100 challenge raising over £1,000 for United Response

by Nora Kerezovic

Service Manager Dan Bell and his friend Sam Millar cycled an incredible 100 miles across London and Essex, raising money for people with disabilities and autism in Richmond.
- Community services
Blog | 23 May 2022

‘Because I’m autistic I find it quite hard to have conversations with people’: how Sam became a radio presenter

by Jenna Lloyd

After nearly two years in the making, the ROC College Radio Show is launching this week. Hosted by talented presenter Sam Bastow, the first show is on Tuesday 24 May.
- Education
- Employment
Blog | 19 May 2022

Britain’s Disabled Strongman is back and bigger than ever!

by Jenna Lloyd

Support worker Gary Clarke is founder of the Britain’s Disabled Strongman competition. Thanks to Gary’s hard work, local sponsors and United Response’s involvement, this year’s mighty event will take place across two days.
Blog | 17 May 2022

Stroke – what are the signs and how is it treated?

by Alison Worsfold

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Find out about how a stroke happens, the symptoms to watch out for and what to do when someone is affected.

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More must be done: reflections from the UK’s first disability hate crime conference

How our community activities in Nottingham are helping to combat loneliness

‘Just do it: United Response have done everything possible to help me arrive at my dream job’

Nolan’s story: Working as a SEND Youth Voice Assistant at Trafford Council

Holiday diary: John and Winston’s luxury Dorchester staycation

Ipswich Town footie fans John and David on sporting success and how to keep fit

Cycling heroes Dan and Sam beat the Ride London 100 challenge raising over £1,000 for United Response

‘Because I’m autistic I find it quite hard to have conversations with people’: how Sam became a radio presenter

Britain’s Disabled Strongman is back and bigger than ever!

Stroke – what are the signs and how is it treated?