News & blog

Blog | 22 July 2021

Meet James, a relief support worker with cerebral palsy

by Jenna Lloyd

As part of Disability Pride Month, we spoke to James, a relief support worker from Devon who has cerebral palsy.

Blog | 02 July 2021

Making Pride accessible with the Wild Rainbows

by Jenna Lloyd

Pride events are really important for LGBTQ+ people, but there’s more that could be done to make them accessible for people with disabilities and autism.

Blog | 24 June 2021

Faye: my London Marathon training journey so far

by Faye Arikan

Faye is a Team Manager in one of our Supported Living services in Blackpool. She’s running the London Marathon for us in October 2021…

Blog | 22 June 2021

Shauna-Louise’s story: being transgender with Asperger’s syndrome

by Jenna Lloyd

Shauna-Louise (also known as Shauna) is a transgender woman who lives in Helston in Cornwall. She has Asperger’s syndrome and fibromyalgia as well as some mental health conditions.

Blog | 21 June 2021

Our playlist full of feel-good songs for World Wellbeing Week

by Paul Cody

Music is one of life’s best healers. It’s been proven to reduce stress and anxiety for many people. That’s why our staff and supporters have put together a playlist of their favourite songs for World Wellbeing Week…

News | 17 June 2021

‘Paul’s story: from hospital to home

‘Paul’ was just eighteen when he moved into Whorlton Hall, a now closed-down hospital in County Durham which treated adults with severe learning disabilities or autism until 2019.

Blog | 16 June 2021

Sam Holness: the triathlete with the superpower of autism

by Jenna Lloyd

Sam Holness is a black autistic triathlete who has already competed in several competitions across the globe. His dream is to be the first professional triathlete with autism to race in the Ironman World Championship.

News | 11 June 2021

Devon locals with disabilities unveil claymation film for Cornwall climate change summit

A new stop-motion animation created by staff and people we support in Devon is hoping to raise awareness of climate change this summer.

Blog | 08 June 2021

Meet Florence Garrett, co-captain of the Down Syndrome Swimming GB Team

by Jenna Lloyd

Florence Garrett is a professional competitive swimmer. She is also the female captain of the Down Syndrome Swimming Team for Great Britain.

News | 04 June 2021

United Response appoints two new trustees in diversity drive

Satya Satal and Paul Marriner will both formally join our Board of Trustees from July 2021, as part of a wider commitment to strengthen the diversity of our leadership team.