News & blog

Blog | 05 October 2021

Diagnosis with rare hidden disability Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome motivates regional manager Emma to take up running

by Jenna Lloyd

Emma has been working for United Response for 12 years. Having recently been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, she’s found a new love for running.

Blog | 01 October 2021

“Now is the time for the Government to show it cares”: United Response CEO calls for fair rate of pay for social care workers

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Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic the value of social care workers has been widely highlighted, we are long overdue in recognising that value though a fair rate of pay. Now is the time for the Government to show that it cares for those who care so magnificently for others.

Blog | 21 September 2021

Professional swimmer Florence Garrett loves the Paralympics but would like better inclusion for athletes with Down syndrome

by Florence Garrett

Florence is the female captain of the Down Syndrome Swimming Team for Great Britain. Get the lowdown on her favourite Paralympic sports and athletes, and why she thinks people with Down syndrome are not given a fair chance to compete.

Blog | 15 September 2021

Dan and Nora raise £1,600 at Richmond RunFest Half Marathon

by Fabia Dimant

Service Manager Dan Bell and Enterprise Hub Co-ordinator Nora Kerezovic took part in the Richmond RunFest Half Marathon to raise money for United Response services. So far, they have raised an incredible £1,600 between them!

News | 08 September 2021

‘Neither logical nor fair’ – Tim Cooper responds to the Government’s plans to raise National Insurance to pay for social care reform

United Response chief executive Tim Cooper comments on the plans announced yesterday to raise National Insurance rates by 1.25 per cent to create funds for the NHS and the social care sector.

News | 07 September 2021

MP visits specialist arts project for people with learning disabilities in Torbay

Anthony Mangnall, MP for Totnes and south Devon, has paid tribute to the ‘impressive work’ being done by our specialist creative project for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.

Blog | 03 September 2021

Leave a gift in your will to United Response for Remember a Charity Week 2021

by Darren Worthy

This Remember a Charity Week we’re joining over 200 other charities to celebrate the amazing individuals who support vital services by leaving a gift to charity in their will.

Blog | 01 September 2021

Spotting the signs of sepsis

by Alison Worsfold

Sepsis is a life-threatening illness which causes 37,000 deaths a year in the UK. Find out more about sepsis, how to spot the signs and how to treat it.

Blog | 27 August 2021

How can Pride be more accessible? Listen to our podcast with Meet ‘N’ Match

by Jenna Lloyd

As part of our ongoing Pride content series we recorded a podcast with Erin, Rachel and Bradley from Meet ‘N’ Match, talking about all things Pride. Meet ‘N’ Match are a friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.

Blog | 25 August 2021

The Enterprise community hub in Teddington reopens with village fair themed party

by Fabia Dimant

On Saturday 21 August we held a party for the grand reopening of The Enterprise in Teddington, to celebrate the return of face-to-face sessions at the much-loved community hub.