News & blog

Blog | 28 November 2019

Who cares about manifestos?

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People with learning disabilities have an equal right to make an informed choice in this pivotal general election – that’s why we’re translating party manifestos into easy read.

Blog | 19 November 2019

General election 2019: party manifestos need to sell social care

by John JC Cooper

Social care reform should be considered a positive opportunity and would be higher up the priority list in this general election if not for Brexit.

Blog | 14 November 2019

Luke is among just six per cent of people with learning disabilities in paid work – how can we defend such a low statistic in 2019?

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United Response CEO reflects on the disparity in rates of employment for people with learning disabilities and celebrates the achievements of those in paid employment for Learning Disability Work Week 2019 and beyond.

News | 01 November 2019

Chief Executive’s response to Joint Select Committee Report on Human Rights

The Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights is a damning indictment of systematic failure, says Tim Cooper

Blog | 22 October 2019

Disability hate crime rises while prosecutions and charges drop – worrying 2019 statistics reflect a “deeper societal issue”

by Dan Culverwell

Disability hate crime is unacceptable and needs to be tackled by challenging prejudice, says John Cooper, our Head of Policy and Public Affairs. Read the full interview…

News | 15 October 2019

CQC is correct to highlight good quality care, but still not enough being done

Achievements should not mask the fact that far too many vulnerable people are still not receiving the care they need nor getting it in time, says Mark Ospedale

News | 10 October 2019

Dedicated disability hate crime reporting hub now open in Leeds following sharp rise in offences

Learning disability charity United Response has opened a dedicated third-party disability hate crime reporting centre at its Leeds area office to help empower more victims or witnesses to come forward and report offences in confidence.

News | 09 October 2019

Disability hate crime charges fall despite sharp rises in reports and repeat offenders, new figures reveal

Fewer people are being charged or prosecuted for disability hate crimes across England and Wales despite continued rises in reports, disturbing new police figures reveal.

Blog | 27 September 2019

“It made me love golf even more”: United Response visits local golf club for golfing experience day

by Emma Reeves

Last month people we support were invited to Strawberry Hill Golf Club in Twickenham to take part in a golf taster day where they were treated to 1-1 coaching and the chance to practise their skills.

News | 26 September 2019

Newcastle care worker goes the extra 4,500 miles for people with learning disabilities

A care worker from Newcastle is so committed to helping people with learning disabilities that she regularly goes the extra mile – sometimes even as many as 4,500 and to another continent altogether.