News & blog

Blog | 16 December 2021

Green projects springing up across the country thanks to donors and volunteers

by Anisa Syed

Green projects like our allotments and food growing schemes really boost the wellbeing of people we support, enabling them to meet new people and give back to their local communities.

Blog | 15 December 2021

Cornwall support workers team up with bikers for a special birthday surprise for Derek’s 60th

by Jenna Lloyd

Bike-lover Derek from Saltash got a big surprise when his support workers and a local motorcycle club organised something very special for his birthday…

Blog | 14 December 2021

Donations help thriving Kent community radio station staffed by people with disabilities and autism

by Darren Worthy

People we support now have regular slots DJing and hosting shows, playing music and talking about the things they love on our community radio station.

Blog | 13 December 2021

‘I’m stronger physically and socially’ – help us provide more community activities for people we support

by Darren Worthy

The Enterprise in Richmond are just one of our services hosting a range of fun and exciting activities for people we support. Find out how you can help us to provide more karate, keep fit and arts and crafts classes…

Blog | 10 December 2021

5 tips for a Christmas that works for everyone

by John Ockenden

Christmas can be a difficult time for people with a learning disability, autism or mental health needs. We’ve taken advice from many sources to help make this season easier and more enjoyable for everyone.

Blog | 07 December 2021

‘The Young Avengers’ defeat Marvel’s Winter Wonderwheels challenge raising over £550 for United Response

by Matthew Campbell

Two of our youngest fundraisers Bobby and Tommy aka The Young Avengers walked 5km around Dorney Lake in Windsor, raising money for our disability and autism support services.

Blog | 03 December 2021

#REIMAGINE #RECREATE #RESTORE – An Exhibition in South Devon

by Kate Conroy

ROC Creative Torbay, part of United Response Wellbeing, held an exhibition during the October half term week at Cockington Court centre of creativity in South Devon.

News | 01 December 2021

‘Government has fallen short on its promise’: United Response chief executive Tim Cooper reacts to the government’s adult social care white paper

The government released a White Paper on Wednesday 1 December setting out a ten year plan to ‘reform adult social care’.

News | 29 November 2021

Charity launches single in hopes of Christmas number one

Learning disability charity United Response has launched an ambitious campaign to get a song written and performed by members of staff and people supported by the charity to Christmas number one in the UK charts.

Blog | 22 November 2021

‘A Day to Remember’ – schoolchildren’s colouring competition in Richmond judged by people supported by United Response

by Jenna Lloyd

Bringing the local community together for Remembrance Day, The Enterprise, our hub in Teddington, organised a poppy colouring competition for pupils at East Sheen Primary School.