News & blog

News | 21 September 2022

£150 disability cost-of-living payment does not go far enough

From 20 September 2022, six million disabled people will be paid a £150 disability cost of living payment, but it simply does not go far enough in United Response’s view.

News | 07 September 2022

Disability organisations receive funding to ensure everyone can exercise their right to vote

United Response and Dimensions have partnered up to help end inaccessible voting for underrepresented communities.

News | 06 September 2022

Our Open Letter to the Prime Minister

United Response has written to the new Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Liz Truss MP calling on her to end the recruitment and cost-of-living crises facing Britain’s social care workforce.

Blog | 05 September 2022

MP Kerry McCarthy and BBC Radio Bristol visit Potter’s Den allotment

by Jenna Lloyd

Our St George’s allotment has undergone a massive transformation over the past 12 months. Thanks to the support of donors, funders, staff and volunteers, the space is now wheelchair-accessible and has lots of facilities including an outdoor kitchen.

Blog | 18 August 2022

‘Nobody wanted to leave!’: Darlington support workers organise a Wonderland tea party for the Queen’s Jubilee

by Ali Mills

One unusual summer’s day at Hutton Avenue, Santa played croquet, people danced in the driveway and a 6ft rabbit ran down the street!

Blog | 10 August 2022

Britain’s Disabled Strongman includes strong women and girls too!

by Jenna Lloyd

The seventh annual Britain’s Disabled Strongman competition took place in Somerset on 30 and 31 July.

Blog | 08 August 2022

Incoming Prime Minister must prioritise paid employment for disabled citizens, United Response CEO says following latest NHS figures 

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Our CEO Tim Cooper reflects on the latest job statistics showing major inequalities for adults with learning disabilities in England.

Blog | 08 August 2022

How loud does the bell need to be rung before government addresses the social care funding crisis?

by Ali Gunn

Our Public Affairs and Policy Lead reflects on the publication of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities committee report into the long term funding of adult social care.

News | 29 July 2022

United Response signs up to Harry’s Pledge: we need a commitment to carers

United Response are signing up to Harry’s Pledge to recognise and support the essential work carers do for our community.

Blog | 25 July 2022

Highly commended: The Enterprise in Richmond recognised at National Learning Disability and Autism Awards 2022

by Jenna Lloyd

Staff in Richmond and Kingston were shortlisted three times and received the honour of ‘highly commended’ in the category of Social Care Covid Heroes.