Results for: ‘community network’

‘Because I’m autistic I find it quite hard to have conversations with people’: how Sam became a radio presenter

by Jenna Lloyd

After nearly two years in the making, the ROC College Radio Show is launching this week. Hosted by talented presenter Sam Bastow, the first show is on Tuesday 24 May.

Green projects springing up across the country thanks to donors and volunteers

by Anisa Syed

Green projects like our allotments and food growing schemes really boost the wellbeing of people we support, enabling them to meet new people and give back to their local communities.

Karl ‘danced until the final note’ at his first ever live gig!

by Mark Stone

Karl experienced his first ever live gig when senior support worker for the Community Network Mark Stone supported him to the Dreadzone concert at the Booking Hall in Dover, Kent.

United Response hosts art exhibition showcasing Folkestone talent

Disability charity United Response is celebrating after hosting a week-long art exhibition showcasing Folkestone talent.

United Response hosts art exhibition showcasing Folkestone talent

United Response hosts a week-long art exhibition showcasing Folkestone talent. Its Cheriton Road service invited local artists, many with disabilities, to exhibit their art work including paintings and sculptures.

Cornwall care worker reflects on quarter of a century of changing lives of those with learning disabilities

A Cornwall care worker celebrated a major career milestone last year, having spent the past quarter of a century helping to change the lives of local people with learning disabilities – including supporting some of the same individuals for the entire 25 years.

Online activities: keeping everyone entertained through the pandemic

by Laetitia Nnalue

This year, some of our support services teamed up to host a programme of weekly virtual activities, so people we support could keep busy and stay connected.

All equal now? Some more than others? Impact of Coronavirus pandemic and Black Lives Matter

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United Response CEO Tim Cooper reflects on the personal and collective challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement.