News & blog

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.

News | 14 August 2018

New Chair joins United Response

United Response has appointed Malcolm McCaig as its new Chair, effective immediately. Malcolm succeeds Maurice Rumbold who retires and steps down from the role he has held for the past decade.

Blog | 01 August 2018

RideLondon fundraisers cycle 100 miles for United Response

by Darren Worthy

Chief Executive Tim Cooper, and Senior Support Worker Gary successfully cycled RideLondon’s 100 miles route to raise money for United Response. Read how they got on.

Blog | 31 July 2018

Therapy ponies visit Darlington to help improve the wellbeing of people we support

by Sophie Cooper

When a Service Manager in Darlington heard that someone she supports loved ponies as a child, she arranged for therapy ponies to visit. Little did she know the little horses would brighten up the lives of many others.

News | 23 July 2018

United Response to tackle disability hate crimes as new figures reveal huge surge

United Response is training its staff in Leeds to help people with disabilities and their carers spot the signs of hate crimes as new figures reveal a huge rise across Leeds and West Yorkshire.

News | 18 July 2018

United Response hosts art exhibition showcasing Folkestone talent

Disability charity United Response is celebrating after hosting a week-long art exhibition showcasing Folkestone talent.