News & blog

Blog | 04 May 2023

From first-timers to regulars: three people we support share their views on voting

by Ali Mills

United Response are proud to be part of My Vote My Voice, a campaign to make voting accessible for all. To mark the local elections, we asked three people we support to share their voting stories.

Blog | 27 April 2023

Social care staff Jason and Andy climb Three Peaks Challenge for United Response

by Aisha Akbar

On Saturday 3 June, Suffolk staff members Jason Boyle and Andy Carless will be climbing epic mountains for their Three Peaks Challenge.

News | 12 April 2023

Announcing the Boscawen Education, Skills and Heritage Activities Project, thanks to National Lottery Players

United Response is launching an exciting new project in Cornwall, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

News | 03 April 2023

‘An opportunity to rethink how to support autistic talent’: our response to the Buckland Review of Autism Employment

Many autistic people remain unsupported and excluded from the workplace. The newly-announced Buckland Review on Autism Employment is a chance for us to rethink how we can change this.

Blog | 29 March 2023

Reimagining what good support looks like at More Than A Provider

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Disabled and autistic people joined us, Certitude, Choice Support and MacIntyre for a day of creative discussion and workshops at ‘The Big Connect’ in London – part of a series of events looking at a plan for a Social Care Future.

Blog | 27 March 2023

On the path to employment: a day to celebrate internships

by James Bishop

For National Supported Internship Day, we’re sharing three stories from our interns working in hospitality, healthcare and education.

News | 15 March 2023

Unthinkable to ignore social care workforce crisis in ‘back to work’ budget

The Chancellor can’t afford to ignore the workforce crisis in adult social care. Read our response to #Budget2023 in full here.

News | 14 March 2023

‘Breaking the chains’: Richmond events celebrate International Women’s Day

Nora Kerezovic from the Enterprise led an empowering wellbeing session, before hosting an event for inspiring women from the local community.

Blog | 07 March 2023

My Vote My Voice: accessible voting campaign launches in Parliament

by Ali Mills

United Response, Dimensions, Mencap and Ambitious about Autism have joined forces to end inaccessible voting for underrepresented communities. Our national campaign, My Vote My Voice, launched in Parliament last week.

Blog | 27 February 2023

Nothing About Us Without Us at the People’s History Museum, Manchester

by Nolan Barratt

Nolan and Sally visited the People’s History Museum in Manchester to see ‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ – an exhibition about disability and autism rights.