News & blog

Blog | 22 August 2022

Matt is York College’s Student Role Model of the Year

by Jenna Lloyd

Matt won the Inclusivity/Student Role Model Award at York College’s second annual REACH awards.

Blog | 08 August 2022

Incoming Prime Minister must prioritise paid employment for disabled citizens, United Response CEO says following latest NHS figures 

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Our CEO Tim Cooper reflects on the latest job statistics showing major inequalities for adults with learning disabilities in England.

Blog | 01 August 2022

‘I have lots of friends now’: Nolan on his friendships and relationships

by Nolan Barratt

Nolan is 23 and lives in Manchester. He thinks friendships and relationships are really important for people with autism.

Blog | 28 July 2022

Benjamin’s story: My volunteer work placements

by Benjamin Webster

Benjamin from Cornwall tells us how he has found volunteering placements he enjoys, and how his autism has been accommodated in different workplaces.

News | 22 July 2022

SEND Green Paper: our response to the government consultation

We have submitted our response to the SEND and alternative provision green paper and have included recommendations for how the Government can do more to meet the needs of young people in further education.

News | 21 July 2022

UK Government’s Building the Right Support Action Plan: a positive development but more still needs to be done

We welcome the pledges to reform lifelong care for autistic people and people with a learning disability set out in the Government’s ‘Building the Right Support’ Action Plan. A detailed roadmap for reforming and reducing institutionalisation has never been more needed.

News | 12 July 2022

Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan: our response to the government’s call for evidence

We outline our key recommendations along with how the plan ties into our broader work to support people with learning disabilities, mental health, and or physical support needs in social care settings.

Blog | 17 June 2022

‘Just do it: United Response have done everything possible to help me arrive at my dream job’

by Steve Sims

Steve Sims is a Job Coach at our York Supported Employment service. He’s written a blog about Tyler – someone we support who found job success with IT ReUse’s community scheme.

Blog | 17 June 2022

Nolan’s story: Working as a SEND Youth Voice Assistant at Trafford Council

by Nolan Barratt

Nolan was supported to find part-time work at Trafford Council in their SEND Local Offer department.

Blog | 23 May 2022

‘Because I’m autistic I find it quite hard to have conversations with people’: how Sam became a radio presenter

by Jenna Lloyd

After nearly two years in the making, the ROC College Radio Show is launching this week. Hosted by talented presenter Sam Bastow, the first show is on Tuesday 24 May.