News & blog

News | 25 May 2021

Local lads score work placement with boyhood club Harrogate Town AFC

A football-mad pair of brothers from Yorkshire have got the ball rolling on their dream careers this year by starting a traineeship at their local and boyhood team, League Two side Harrogate Town AFC.

News | 13 November 2020

Trafford trio pay tribute to United Response for furlough and lockdown job support

Three Trafford locals are this week paying tribute to the national charity which helped them keep safe, in employment and connected during the turbulent lockdown period.

News | 09 November 2020

Yorkshire duo thank United Response for kick-starting their careers during lockdown

A disabled Yorkshire duo who secured work during lockdown are this week paying tribute to the charity which helped them find their jobs amid one of the most challenging employment markets of modern times.

Blog | 26 June 2020

Work in the time of coronavirus: people with learning disabilities share their stories

by Cedrik Kavanagh

The coronavirus pandemic has changed work for everyone. Find out what it’s been like for people with learning disabilities.

Blog | 23 April 2020

DJ Starnight brings the music to you!

by Cedrik Kavanagh

One of our students is sharing his love of dance music with online DJ sets. Help us raise money to keep more people connected!

Blog | 11 December 2019

“My mission is to beat this stigma around disabilities.”

by Justin

Justin explains why he started a group for people with disabilities to talk about politics and how it affects their lives.

Blog | 03 December 2019

Thank you to Penny, and all of our brilliant supporters!

by Darren Worthy

We’re saying thank you to all of our wonderful fundraisers and supporters – like Penny, who ran the Great North Run to give more opportunities to people with disabilities in York.

Blog | 14 November 2019

Luke is among just six per cent of people with learning disabilities in paid work – how can we defend such a low statistic in 2019?

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United Response CEO reflects on the disparity in rates of employment for people with learning disabilities and celebrates the achievements of those in paid employment for Learning Disability Work Week 2019 and beyond.

News | 03 July 2019

York Central MP joins major city businesses on visit to dedicated disability employment hub

Rachael Maskell MP has joined some of York’s leading employers to see how United Response helps people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions in York to develop their skills and find a job.

News | 20 June 2019

York Central MP Rachael Maskell to visit dedicated employment service for people with learning disabilities

Rachael Maskell, MP for York Central, will visit United Response’s dedicated employment and training hub later this month as part of a national employability day.