News & blog

Blog | 21 September 2020

Working with The Centre for Social Justice to influence the Government’s National Disability Strategy

by John JC Cooper

We hosted ’virtual visits’ at two of our services for the leading Conservative Think Tank, the CSJ, to feed in our thoughts, and those of people we support, on the barriers and inequality still experienced by disabled people today.

News | 14 September 2020

Locals with disabilities lead green give away at prize Blackpool allotment

Our award winning Blackpool allotment has been making the most of a surplus of fruit and vegetables this summer, enabling locals with learning disabilities to pack and deliver boxes of homegrown produce to help out those most in need in the community.

Blog | 07 September 2020

Remember a Charity Week

by Darren Worthy

Over recent months many of us have been reflecting on the things that matter the most – family, friends and the causes close to our hearts.

Blog | 28 August 2020

Virtual gallery brings joy to Teddington art group

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When their art group’s exhibition was cancelled because of coronavirus, our Teddington service set up a virtual gallery and private view to show their work.

Blog | 03 August 2020

New Resources on person-centred active support and the importance of structure “Stay Inside: Be Inspired”

by Julie Beadle-Brown

Professor Julie Beadle-Brown explains the reasons behind the Active Support guide we recently made with the Tizard Centre.

News | 03 August 2020

Landmark £10m housing fund to tackle shortage of quality housing for people with learning disabilities

United Response will this year draw from a landmark £10m social investment fund to help tackle the acute shortage of good quality and specialist housing for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.

Blog | 30 July 2020

Keeping Suffolk neighbours connected during lockdown

by Darren Worthy

The Covid-19 lockdown meant that neighbours in Suffolk were unable to visit one another. Find out how your donations helped them stay in touch…

Blog | 14 July 2020

How your donations helped keep Kevin connected during lockdown

by Darren Worthy

Your support has helped people with disabilities keep in touch with friends and family during lockdown. Find out how your donations helped Kevin following his move from Yorkshire to Newcastle.

News | 10 July 2020

New financial director at United Response

United Response has appointed chartered accountant Andy Ward as its new Director of Finance. Andy succeeds departing executive Jerome Walls who will leave the post in August 2020 after four years of service.

Blog | 06 July 2020

Lib Dem MP Munira Wilson joins Speak as 1 group in Teddington

by Shiu-Ming Man and Jack Lewis

On Friday 26 June, Munira Wilson MP paid a virtual visit to Speak as 1 on Zoom. She answered many questions from the group’s members.