News & blog

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.

Blog | 02 June 2021

Why I’m running my first half marathon for United Response

by Darren Worthy

NHS keyworker Bethany is running her first half marathon – the Vitality Big Half. Find out why she’s chosen to run for United Response…

Blog | 27 May 2021

DJ and podcast star with autism celebrates 100+ shows

by Jenna Lloyd

Harrison produces and hosts a weekly music podcast called ‘Moon Beat’ under the alias DJ Harrison FB. We found out how he’s been working through lockdown and what his plans are for 2021 and beyond…

Blog | 26 May 2021

Team GB wheelchair tennis pro Ruby Bishop campaigns against discrimination in PE lessons

by Jenna Lloyd

Having only just left school herself, Team GB athlete Ruby is campaigning for more inclusive PE lessons for young people with disabilities.

News | 25 May 2021

Local lads score work placement with boyhood club Harrogate Town AFC

A football-mad pair of brothers from Yorkshire have got the ball rolling on their dream careers this year by starting a traineeship at their local and boyhood team, League Two side Harrogate Town AFC.

Blog | 17 May 2021

Bristol allotment is ‘essential’ for people with disabilities and the local community

by Maxine Spry

Our Potter’s Den allotment requires urgent attention and funding to transform the site into a vibrant green space for the people we support, our volunteers and the local community.