News & blog

Blog | 16 November 2023

Remember me as the seeds grow – in memory of Dorothy Tappenden

by Ali Mills

Find out about Dorothy Tappenden and how she supported people with learning disabilities throughout her life.

News | 15 November 2023

United Response signs VODG Joint Letter to the Chancellor on the Cost of Living for Disabled People

We’ve joined the 76 organisations that’ve signed a joint letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ahead of the Autumn Budget, calling on government for urgent support for disabled households through the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Blog | 14 November 2023

‘Independence’: what that word means to me by Nolan Barratt

by Nolan Barratt

Media contributor Nolan talks about what it means to be independent when you have autism and shares his advice for other autistic people.

Blog | 14 November 2023

United Sparkles hosts local Christmas craft fair

by Jenna Lloyd

Our Hertfordshire arts project, United Sparkles, started by residents and staff at Gombards Care Home, is hosting its first ever craft fair on Saturday 18 November.

Blog | 08 November 2023

Music workshops in Bristol: how Kevin found his groove

by Jenna Lloyd

Kevin’s been attending inclusive music sessions with Now Hear This! The workshops are led by professional musician Laura Porter.

Blog | 06 November 2023

United Response Quality Checker Debbie on finding work and ‘newfound freedom’

by Debbie

Debbie writes about finding not one, but two jobs, and tells us how life changed for the better when she started going out more in her local community after the pandemic.

Blog | 01 November 2023

Artisan Gallery in Chichester sells Celia’s latest painting

by Jenna Lloyd

Celia’s been attending classes at the Creative Arts Studio since May 2010. She’s sold several of her artworks, most of which are acrylic paintings featuring animals and nature.

News | 20 October 2023

‘Shocking, sobering, but not surprising’: United Response reacts to the CQC State of Health and Social Care in England Report 2022/2023

United Response once again calls on the Government to prioritise social care reform and plug the funding gap, following findings reported by the Care Quality Commission that nearly one third of providers are worried about their financial stability.

Blog | 13 October 2023

Cornwall celebrates 50 years of United Response with party and pasties!

by Matthew Cotterell

Our East Cornwall office held a big party with music, games and BBQ food so people we support, staff and family members could get together and celebrate our 50th anniversary.

News | 12 October 2023

‘We must recognise and respect social care staff’: our response to Skills for Care’s annual workforce report

Commenting on Skills For Care’s annual State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report, United Response once again calls on the government to invest in long-term support for social care, including pay parity for staff to similar NHS roles.