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Our latest news and blogs from across United Response. Find out about our latest campaigns and activities in the community…

Blog | 17 June 2022

Nolan’s story: Working as a SEND Youth Voice Assistant at Trafford Council

by Nolan Barratt

Nolan was supported to find part-time work at Trafford Council in their SEND Local Offer department.
- Supported employment
Blog | 15 June 2022

Holiday diary: John and Winston’s luxury Dorchester staycation

by Jenna Lloyd

John and Winston live together at one of our Supported Living services in Littlehampton. Having spent lots of time at home in the past two years, they really wanted to go on holiday.
- Supported living
Blog | 28 April 2022

‘I just wanted to do my part’: people we support share their responses to the war in Ukraine

by Jenna Lloyd

Staff and people we support across the country have been showing support for Ukraine, as they continue to be at war with Russia.
- Supported living
- Community services
Blog | 14 April 2022

People we support in Richmond and Kingston enjoy a trip to ZSL London Zoo, thanks to the fundraising efforts of Bobby and Tommy

by Matthew Campbell

‘The Young Avengers’ Bobby and Tommy raised over £550 for us back in December, taking on Marvel’s Superhero Series. They recently joined people we support for a trip to London Zoo, paid for by their fundraising efforts.
- Community services
Blog | 23 March 2022

‘I’m grateful for what they are doing’: Elena and Rustam’s story

by Nora Kerezovic

Enterprise Team Leader Nora Kerezovic met Elena, whose son Rustam lives in one of our Supported Living houses in Kingston.
- Supported living
Blog | 23 March 2022

‘He loves his new home’: Tracy and Lewis’ story

by Nora Kerezovic

Enterprise Team Leader Nora Kerezovic spoke to Tracy, whose 19-year-old son Lewis moved in to one of our Supported Living houses in Kingston nearly two years ago after things became challenging at home.
- Supported living
Blog | 22 March 2022

‘He was here, he was happy’: Kym and Glenn’s story

by Nora Kerezovic

Enterprise Team Leader Nora Kerezovic met Kym, who was looking for a house where her son Glenn could live independently. He moved in to one of our Supported Living houses in Kingston nearly two years ago.
- Supported living
Blog | 22 March 2022

‘I’m still fighting, still living for Umesh’: Rajani and Umesh’s story

by Nora Kerezovic

Enterprise Team Leader Nora Kerezovic met Rajani, whose son Umesh lives in one of our Supported Living houses in Kingston.
- Supported living
Blog | 22 March 2022

‘It was really important that we got something in place’ – Gurm and Arjun’s story

by Nora Kerezovic

Enterprise Team Leader Nora Kerezovic spoke to Gurm about how it felt to ‘let go’ when her son Arjun moved in to one of our Supported Living houses in Kingston nearly two years ago.
- Supported living
Blog | 22 March 2022

Truro tree-planting at Boscawen Farm is a huge success, thanks to Cornish community spirit

by Matthew Cotterell

Staff, volunteers and people we support came together at Boscawen Farm in Cornwall to achieve the incredible feat of planting 5,000 trees.
- Community services
- Education
- Supported employment

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Nolan’s story: Working as a SEND Youth Voice Assistant at Trafford Council

Holiday diary: John and Winston’s luxury Dorchester staycation

‘I just wanted to do my part’: people we support share their responses to the war in Ukraine

People we support in Richmond and Kingston enjoy a trip to ZSL London Zoo, thanks to the fundraising efforts of Bobby and Tommy

‘I’m grateful for what they are doing’: Elena and Rustam’s story

‘He loves his new home’: Tracy and Lewis’ story

‘He was here, he was happy’: Kym and Glenn’s story

‘I’m still fighting, still living for Umesh’: Rajani and Umesh’s story

‘It was really important that we got something in place’ – Gurm and Arjun’s story

Truro tree-planting at Boscawen Farm is a huge success, thanks to Cornish community spirit