News & blog

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.

Blog | 23 April 2020

DJ Starnight brings the music to you!

by Cedrik Kavanagh

One of our students is sharing his love of dance music with online DJ sets. Help us raise money to keep more people connected!

Blog | 22 April 2020

Fighting the lockdown blues with technology

by Darren Worthy

We’re helping people with disabilities stay connected to friends, family and support during the Covid-19 crisis. Donate today to get people the technology they need!

News | 17 March 2020

Covid-19: Statement from Tim Cooper, co-chair of Learning Disability Voices

Learning Disability Voices is a coalition of charitable, not-for-profit and independent care providers. Co-chair and United Response CEO Tim Cooper offers a statement calling on the Government to offer more support to the care sector as part of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.