News & blog

News | 25 January 2023

‘Bold public sector reform is required’: Church of England’s #ReimaginingCare report

United Response reacts to the Church of England’s report, lead by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, which calls for a redesign of the social care system.

Blog | 29 December 2022

2022 reflections: Samba ROC’s royal performance at Cockington Court

by Jenna Lloyd

Conductor Debbie Perry looks back at the band’s successes so far… including a special performance for King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla!

Blog | 28 December 2022

‘It’s a really good opportunity’: why students should consider work placements in social care

by Jenna Lloyd

Yuqing Chen, also known as Kennis, is a Social Work student from the University of Nottingham. She joined us for a work placement earlier this year.

Blog | 22 December 2022

Easingwold community celebrates the return of ‘much-loved’ Boot Shop Christmas carol service

by Jenna Lloyd

Back by popular demand, the Boot Shop’s annual Carol Service took place at St John the Baptist and All Saints Church, Easingwold on Thursday 15 December.

Blog | 20 December 2022

A person-centred Christmas: practical tips and real-life stories

by Ali Mills and John Ockenden

Hear stories from our staff as they talk about how they make changes to best support people over the Christmas period.

Blog | 14 December 2022

The Enterprise turns into Santa’s grotto for Teddington Christmas Lights Up

by Ali Mills

Find out how our Teddington community hub celebrated their local Christmas lights switch-on, including an amazing fundraising challenge!

Blog | 30 November 2022

Derek Thomas MP meets with staff in Cornwall to discuss accessible voting

by Matthew Cotterell

Cornwall staff met with MP Derek Thomas to talk about accessible voting, accessibility in the community and funding for social care.

News | 17 November 2022

“Forget jingle bells, alarm bells are ringing for social care this winter” – United Response responds to the Autumn Statement 2022

Additional funding for social care is welcome, but it must be strategically invested to ensure our most vulnerable are supported and protected.

Blog | 11 November 2022

What is good support? A poem by Donna Harrison

by Donna Harrison

Donna is a writer from Hampton in Richmond. She’s written a poem sharing her experiences about what makes good support.

Blog | 07 November 2022

The Enterprise visit St Paul’s Cathedral with a private tour from Reverend David Bell

by Matthew Campbell

People we support and staff from Teddington were invited to the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral. Service Manager Matthew Campbell has written a blog about their visit…