News & blog

News | 25 February 2021

Census 2021: easy read resources and important info

The Census in England and Wales is taking place on Sunday 21st March 2021. Everyone will need to complete a Census form.

News | 24 February 2021

‘Today’s news must be seen as just the beginning’ – more adults with learning disabilities to be prioritised for the Covid vaccines

On Wednesday 24 February it was announced that 150,000 adults with learning disabilities would be prioritised to receive the Covid vaccine, following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

News | 11 February 2021

Tim Cooper responds to new Government report condemning last year’s PPE shortage

United Response chief executive Tim Cooper comments on a new report which focuses on the availability and distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) early in the Covid pandemic last year.

Blog | 05 February 2021

Virtual art sessions have been a lifeline to people we support over lockdown

by Fabia Dimant

As we navigate the reality of living in lockdown over the past year, the virtual art group run by the team in Richmond has been a real lifeline to the people we support.

Blog | 04 February 2021

Job of the Month: Registered Service Manager, Lytham St Annes

by Amy Green

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Service Manager to join one of our Registered Care Homes in Lytham St Anne’s.

Blog | 04 February 2021

‘It really is all about the people we support’ – changing to a career in social care during a pandemic

by Jenna Lloyd

The pandemic has raised the profile of support workers. We spoke to four new United Response recruits to find out why they changed career.

News | 20 January 2021

Cornwall care worker reflects on quarter of a century of changing lives of those with learning disabilities

A Cornwall care worker celebrated a major career milestone last year, having spent the past quarter of a century helping to change the lives of local people with learning disabilities – including supporting some of the same individuals for the entire 25 years.

Blog | 15 January 2021

Keeping people we support safe and well during the pandemic

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An open letter from our Chief Executive Tim Cooper to the families and loved ones of the people supported by us.

News | 14 January 2021

Government plans to reform the outdated Mental Health Act are “a positive starting point”

United Response CEO Tim Cooper welcomes new proposals that will place people with urgent mental health needs, a learning disability or autism at the heart of any decisions about their care.

Blog | 11 January 2021

Your 2021 Keep Fit Challenge

by Darren Worthy

Your 2021 fitness challenge can help provide access to technology that will enable people with disabilities to stay in touch with loved ones now and into the future.