News & blog

Blog | 06 May 2020

A collective marathon to keep people connected

by Darren Worthy

To help people stay in touch with their loved ones, people we support in the south west are walking, running and skipping a marathon as a team. Find out how you can help!

Blog | 01 May 2020

Defeat social distancing: donate for devices

by John JC Cooper

People with learning disabilities are at risk of social isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. Donate to help us keep people connected.

Blog | 23 April 2020

DJ Starnight brings the music to you!

by Cedrik Kavanagh

One of our students is sharing his love of dance music with online DJ sets. Help us raise money to keep more people connected!

Blog | 22 April 2020

Fighting the lockdown blues with technology

by Darren Worthy

We’re helping people with disabilities stay connected to friends, family and support during the Covid-19 crisis. Donate today to get people the technology they need!

News | 17 March 2020

Covid-19: Statement from Tim Cooper, co-chair of Learning Disability Voices

Learning Disability Voices is a coalition of charitable, not-for-profit and independent care providers. Co-chair and United Response CEO Tim Cooper offers a statement calling on the Government to offer more support to the care sector as part of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

Blog | 06 March 2020

Speaking up to MPs about accessible information

by Matthew Campbell

Matthew and Justin went back to the cabinet office to tell politicians about the importance of accessible information.

News | 04 March 2020

Senior Government official visits Wimbledon based learning disability support service

Richard Cienciala, The Director of Adult Social Care, visited United Response’s residential care service Autumn Close to see first-hand the ways in which it has supported local people with learning disabilities and autism for 25 years.

News | 27 February 2020

‘Back of the net’ for Bristol-based support worker’s new learning disability football team

A Bristol-based support worker has found an inventive way of breaking down barriers and bringing local football enthusiasts together by creating a new football team for people with learning disabilities and autism.

Blog | 31 January 2020

A voice for the voiceless

by Justin

Justin went to the Cabinet Office to talk about how elections can be more accessible for people with learning disabilities, like him.

Blog | 17 December 2019

Batman vs. Joker at Winter Wonderwheels 2019

by Matthew Campbell

Who won the epic showdown? Find out how our fundraisers fared in their midwinter run, raising money for United Response’s Enterprise hub in Teddington.