News & blog

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.

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.

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.

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.

Blog | 13 May 2022

The Cleveland Way Challenge: meet our York keyworkers hiking for men’s mental health

by Jenna Lloyd

On 1 and 2 September, Team York are taking on the incredible challenge of a 57-mile hike over just two days, raising money to set up a men’s mental health group.

Blog | 09 May 2022

Common mental health conditions for people with learning disabilities and autism

by Alison Worsfold and Mike Brent

For Mental Health Awareness Week (9 – 15 May 2022), this expert blog looks at common mental health conditions and why people with learning difficulties are twice as likely to experience poor mental health.

Blog | 29 April 2022

‘How Bruce Lee inspires me to do martial arts lessons’: James’ fitness journey

by Jenna Lloyd

James is training with British Military Martial Arts in Littlehampton. He’s hoping to achieve a black belt one day so he can be like his hero, Bruce Lee.

Blog | 28 April 2022

‘I just wanted to do my part’: people we support share their responses to the war in Ukraine

by Jenna Lloyd

Staff and people we support across the country have been showing support for Ukraine, as they continue to be at war with Russia.

News | 26 April 2022

UK disability pay gap widens: disabled workers earn £3.5k less than non-disabled employees

United Response Chief Executive Tim Cooper comments on the latest disability pay gap report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).