News & blog

News | 11 October 2018

Our response to the CQC’s annual report into the State of Care

United Response CEO Tim Cooper responds to the Care Quality Commission’s annual report into the State of Care.

News | 05 October 2018

United Response in York celebrates two years of helping people with autism

Our team in York have been celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the charity’s Autism Hub which provides support for some of the most vulnerable people in the city.

News | 27 September 2018

Man with Down syndrome braves 80ft plunge from a bridge to raise money

A man with Down syndrome has abseiled 80ft from a bridge in the Peak District to help raise vital funds for United Response.

Blog | 21 September 2018

Young people with disabilities become radio DJs in Manchester

by Sophie Cooper

Young people with disabilities hosted their own radio show on Manchester’s All FM 96.9.

News | 19 September 2018

New allotment in Blackpool thanks to gas company workers

United Response staff in Blackpool are celebrating after workers at a gas company gave up their time to help build an allotment last week for people with profound physical and learning disabilities.

News | 13 September 2018

Government announces consultation to improve learning disabilities staff training

United Response CEO Tim Cooper responds to the Government’s announcement of a consultation to improve learning disabilities staff training.

Blog | 07 September 2018

United Response fundraisers take on the Great North Run

by Emma Reeves

This Sunday, 9th September, United Response has two brilliant fundraisers taking part in the Great North Run. Read about their motivations for taking part and why they chose to fundraise for United Response.

Blog | 30 August 2018

United Response welcomes Government response on getting more people with learning disabilities voting

by Emma Sutton

The report recommends a number of actions to be taken forward including the need to consider how staff training at polling stations can be focused to address the needs of disabled people.

Blog | 24 August 2018

Zoo day brings confidence to people in Ipswich

by Sophie Cooper

A bunch of exotic wildlife came to the sunny back garden of people we support in Ipswich for a special zoo day experience.

News | 16 August 2018

Support worker celebrates 15 years supporting people with learning disabilities

Doreen McElhinney is a registered manager for United Response’s East Devon Supported Living service, and is now celebrating her 15th year providing person-centred care to adults and young people in need.