News & blog

Blog | 29 December 2022

2022 reflections: Samba ROC’s royal performance at Cockington Court

by Jenna Lloyd

Conductor Debbie Perry looks back at the band’s successes so far… including a special performance for King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla!

Blog | 22 December 2022

Easingwold community celebrates the return of ‘much-loved’ Boot Shop Christmas carol service

by Jenna Lloyd

Back by popular demand, the Boot Shop’s annual Carol Service took place at St John the Baptist and All Saints Church, Easingwold on Thursday 15 December.

Blog | 19 December 2022

United Sparkles: artists with learning disabilities make Christmas cards and more

by Ali Mills and Angela Nelson

Gombards Care Home in Hertfordshire have created a not-for-profit business selling cards and gifts made with custom artwork by people we support.

Blog | 14 December 2022

Last chance to order personalised Christmas gifts from Positively Unique

by Ali Mills

Positively Unique are offering 10% off all gifts! Orders must be placed by 15 December to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas.

Blog | 14 December 2022

The Enterprise turns into Santa’s grotto for Teddington Christmas Lights Up

by Ali Mills

Find out how our Teddington community hub celebrated their local Christmas lights switch-on, including an amazing fundraising challenge!

Blog | 01 December 2022

How James spoke up about his bad experiences in hospital

by Jenna Lloyd

James had a difficult experience back in 2020, when hospital staff lost his paperwork and didn’t follow his eating and drinking guidance.

Blog | 01 December 2022

How healthcare and learning disability teams in Bradford worked together to support Phillip* in hospital

by Jenna Lloyd

Phillip* needed an emergency blood transfusion earlier this year, after a test revealed he was anaemic. But Phillip gets really anxious in hospital environments and has a fear of needles and blood.

Blog | 01 December 2022

Challenging decisions so Rita got the right medical treatment in hospital

by Jenna Lloyd

Rita* was diagnosed with a cardiovascular issue after our staff team noticed she’d become breathless. Her condition needed treatment but the consultant said she wouldn’t ‘cope’ with the procedure because she has a learning disability.

Blog | 30 November 2022

Derek Thomas MP meets with staff in Cornwall to discuss accessible voting

by Matthew Cotterell

Cornwall staff met with MP Derek Thomas to talk about accessible voting, accessibility in the community and funding for social care.

News | 17 November 2022

“Forget jingle bells, alarm bells are ringing for social care this winter” – United Response responds to the Autumn Statement 2022

Additional funding for social care is welcome, but it must be strategically invested to ensure our most vulnerable are supported and protected.