News & blog

Blog | 12 July 2023

‘A job coach is very helpful for people with autism’: Nolan praises supported employment service

by Nolan Barratt

Our media contributor Nolan writes about how he used our supported employment service to find work at Trafford Council.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Blog | 12 June 2023

‘She can work wonders’: one person’s journey from URTEC to professional video editing

by Ali Mills

Kate studied coding lessons at our York training and community services (URTEC). Now she’s in employment and studying for a university degree in video game development.

Blog | 01 June 2023

Meet Sam Reynolds – a Makaton teacher on a mission to make language accessible for all

by Ali Mills

Hear all about how Sam, and support worker Matteo, turned their lockdown virtual Makaton sessions into a thriving YouTube channel.

News | 25 May 2023

Serious stuff and passion shared at latest social care event ‘More Than a Provider’

This week over 150 people came together to attend the third event in the ‘More Than a Provider’ series, hosted by United Response at Bristol MShed. Find out more and check out our photo diary of the day.

Blog | 11 May 2023

London Marathon 2023: runners raise over £30,000 for people with learning disabilities

by Ali Mills

Two of our brilliant #TeamUnitedResponse runners share their London Marathon stories.

Blog | 08 May 2023

Film review: Creed III

by Paul Daft

Media contributor Paul Daft reviews the movie Creed III, which features two hearing-impaired characters using sign language throughout.