News & blog

Blog | 26 June 2020

Work in the time of coronavirus: people with learning disabilities share their stories

by Cedrik Kavanagh

The coronavirus pandemic has changed work for everyone. Find out what it’s been like for people with learning disabilities.

Blog | 23 June 2020

Stories of shared lives

by Daniel Culverwell

Shared lives carers share their homes and lives with people with learning disabilities. Read their stories for Shared Lives Week 2020.

Blog | 18 June 2020

Disabled people more lonely and anxious than others before Coronavirus pandemic – and even more so during lockdown

by Anna Carter

New research from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows that disabled people have been more severely affected by lockdown and are suffering higher levels of anxiety and loneliness.

Blog | 17 June 2020

All equal now? Some more than others? Impact of Coronavirus pandemic and Black Lives Matter

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United Response CEO Tim Cooper reflects on the personal and collective challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement.

News | 17 June 2020

Devon locals with learning disabilities create stop-motion loneliness animation for awareness week

A new stop-motion animation created by people with learning disabilities and their support workers in Devon is hoping to raise awareness of loneliness and isolation this summer, after Covid social distancing rules have severely limited society and those living within it since March.

News | 10 June 2020

72-year old South London support worker pounds the pavements and goes “extra mile” to provide care

A 72-year old support worker in South London is walking his 12-mile commute several times a week to help him remain virus-free and able to care for people with learning disabilities at one of our services in Wimbledon.

News | 08 June 2020

Suffolk service turns dilapidated summer house into garden pub

Four men with learning disabilities have converted a dilapidated summer house in their garden into a pub to help stave off cabin fever during the Covid lockdown.

News | 27 May 2020

Nailsea man takes the wheel to single-handedly create ‘Care Worker’ car stickers for charity’s key workers

A man from Nailsea is single-handedly creating ‘Care Worker’ car stickers for social care workers to proudly display during the Coronavirus pandemic, working around the clock to donate nearly 270 stickers to staff at learning disability charity United Response.

Blog | 06 May 2020

A collective marathon to keep people connected

by Darren Worthy

To help people stay in touch with their loved ones, people we support in the south west are walking, running and skipping a marathon as a team. Find out how you can help!

Blog | 01 May 2020

Defeat social distancing: donate for devices

by John JC Cooper

People with learning disabilities are at risk of social isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. Donate to help us keep people connected.