News & blog

Blog | 17 December 2021

Giving the gift of technology – how we’re keeping people with disabilities and autism connected this Christmas

by Maxine Spry

Whether it’s tablets, phones or improved internet access, technology has never been so important for people we support.

Blog | 16 December 2021

Green projects springing up across the country thanks to donors and volunteers

by Anisa Syed

Green projects like our allotments and food growing schemes really boost the wellbeing of people we support, enabling them to meet new people and give back to their local communities.

Blog | 03 December 2021

#REIMAGINE #RECREATE #RESTORE – An Exhibition in South Devon

by Kate Conroy

ROC Creative Torbay, part of United Response Wellbeing, held an exhibition during the October half term week at Cockington Court centre of creativity in South Devon.

News | 12 November 2021

Learning disability service launches Positively Unique – an online shop with goods made by people with disabilities

A Devon learning disability service has this month launched a brand-new online shop selling custom and personalised gifts made by people with disabilities.

Blog | 09 November 2021

What is Pneumonia?

by Alison Worsfold

Pneumonia is serious inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection like Covid-19. Find out more about pneumonia, how to spot the signs and how to treat it.

News | 07 September 2021

MP visits specialist arts project for people with learning disabilities in Torbay

Anthony Mangnall, MP for Totnes and south Devon, has paid tribute to the ‘impressive work’ being done by our specialist creative project for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.

Blog | 01 September 2021

Spotting the signs of sepsis

by Alison Worsfold

Sepsis is a life-threatening illness which causes 37,000 deaths a year in the UK. Find out more about sepsis, how to spot the signs and how to treat it.

News | 11 August 2021

Easy read newspaper by people with learning disabilities and autism to roll out regular online updates

Easy News, our popular easy read newspaper, will this year begin a regular ‘rolling news service’ to deliver news stories as they happen.

Blog | 23 July 2021

Porthtowan learners plant over 300 trees thanks to Woodland Trust scheme

by Jenna Lloyd

Learners from our Supported Employment service planted over 300 trees in private fields in Porthtowan, on the north coast of Cornwall.

News | 11 June 2021

Devon locals with disabilities unveil claymation film for Cornwall climate change summit

A new stop-motion animation created by staff and people we support in Devon is hoping to raise awareness of climate change this summer.