News & blog

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.

Blog | 26 September 2019

United Response allotment wins Blackpool in Bloom award

by Sonia Lodge

A communal garden designed for people with autism and physical and learning disabilities, and the local community, wins the “Thriving” award in the yard/small garden category of Blackpool in Bloom.

News | 24 September 2019

Learning disability charity wins health and safety award for post-Grenfell work on fire advice

Head of Health & Safety at United Response, Shonagh Methven scooped an award at this year’s National Association for Safety and Health in Care Services (NASHiCS) conference for her work to transform fire safety advice for vulnerable people living at registered care homes across England and Wales.

Blog | 09 September 2019

Pass on Something Wonderful

by Darren Worthy

This week is Remember A Charity Week – it’s the perfect opportunity to consider passing on something wonderful by leaving a gift in your Will.

News | 05 September 2019

Chancellor’s piecemeal Spending Review investment into social care vital but ‘simply not enough’

Real investment and a long-term approach to tackling social care is now needed more than ever, says Tim Cooper