News & blog

Blog | 15 October 2021

‘More can still be done’: Shared Lives Coordinator Larry Mloyi on equality and diversity for Black History Month

by Larry Mloyi

Larry Mloyi is Shared Lives Coordinator at our Merseyside service. He shares his story and experiences of being black and British-Zimbabwean, including his views on Black History Month.

Blog | 14 October 2021

Florence Garrett: my experience winning medals with Down Syndrome Swimming Team GB

by Florence Garrett

Team GB co-captain professional swimmer Florence Garrett talks about her career so far and why she’s not stopping now…

Blog | 11 October 2021

Adventurer and co-founder of Mind Over Mountains Alex Staniforth on mental health and getting outdoors

by Jenna Lloyd

Watch our video interview with author and motivational speaker Alex Staniforth. Alex is also the co-founder of the mental health charity Mind Over Mountains which organises outdoor experiences for people across the UK.

Blog | 08 October 2021

The LGBTQ+ community can do more to include people with learning disabilities and autism

by Jenna Lloyd

We spoke to Tim, our office manager at the Teddington Enterprise about his experiences of being in the LGBTQ+ community, inclusion and discrimination.

News | 06 October 2021

Lockdowns trigger surge in online disability hate crime

Disturbing new figures from United Response and Leonard Cheshire reveal today that online disability hate crime soared by more than 50% across England and Wales during 2020/21.

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.