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Our latest news and blogs from across United Response. Find out about our latest campaigns and activities in the community…

Blog | 03 August 2023

My view: what makes a great support worker

by Rhys Sanders

Rhys Sanders, Induction Assistant at United Response, explains what makes a great support worker.
- Supported employment
Blog | 01 August 2023

‘Rosie Jones: Am I a R*tard?’: Review by Benjamin Webster

by Benjamin Webster

Media contributor Benjamin Webster shares his thoughts on Rosie Jones’ controversial new documentary about disability hate crime.
Blog | 31 July 2023

‘Cooking Up’ a storm: accessible cooking sessions in Richmond

by Nora Kerezovic

People we support in Richmond enjoyed taking part in a five-week course with Cooking Up, learning how to make some healthy new recipes using affordable ingredients.
- Supported living
- Community services
Blog | 17 July 2023

Councillor Paul Bartlett visits United Response Ashford service

by Senet Yohannes

Area Manager for Kent Senet Yohannes has written a blog about Conservative councillor Paul Bartlett visiting one of our Ashford services…
- Supported living
- Community services
Blog | 13 July 2023

‘Music is universal’…introducing Folkestone First Timers

by Ali Mills

Discover ‘First Timers’ – the inclusive music group bringing people’s dreams back to life.
- Housing
- Supported living
- Community services
- Education
- Supported employment
Blog | 11 July 2023

‘I have fought my way to a new kind of freedom’: people we support share their stories on stage

by Ali Mills

Ali Mills shared her experience being in the audience at ‘This is me’, a theatre production created by people we support in Nottingham.
- Housing
- Supported living
- Community services
- Education
- Supported employment
Blog | 04 July 2023

From the United States to United Response: Anne’s social work placement ‘teaches you more than any other job’

by Anisa Syed

All the way from the United States, Anne decided to join United Response for her placement year whilst completing her Masters in social work. Here’s a glimpse of her 18 rewarding weeks with us!
- Community services
Blog | 28 June 2023

Back in time: how ROC Creative students have given Charlie Chaplin new life

by Ali Mills

After months of virtual drama lessons, ROC Creative students reunited to film a tribute to Charlie Chaplin.
- Education
Blog | 22 June 2023

A perfect day at the Chelsea Flower Show

by Philip Stappers

Find out all about Philip’s wonderful day at the Chelsea Flower Show, made possible thanks to a generous ticket donation from Brewin Dolphin.
- Housing
- Supported living
- Community services
- Education
- Supported employment
Blog | 14 June 2023

How Emma built her skills and confidence through a supported internship with United Response

by Stephen Lunn

Through our supported internship programme, Emma’s gained valuable work experience in several different jobs and found out what career she wants to pursue.
- Education
- Supported employment

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My view: what makes a great support worker

‘Rosie Jones: Am I a R*tard?’: Review by Benjamin Webster

‘Cooking Up’ a storm: accessible cooking sessions in Richmond

Councillor Paul Bartlett visits United Response Ashford service

‘Music is universal’…introducing Folkestone First Timers

‘I have fought my way to a new kind of freedom’: people we support share their stories on stage

From the United States to United Response: Anne’s social work placement ‘teaches you more than any other job’

Back in time: how ROC Creative students have given Charlie Chaplin new life

A perfect day at the Chelsea Flower Show

How Emma built her skills and confidence through a supported internship with United Response