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New figures from the TUC’s annual report show that there remains a vast pay gap between Disabled and non-Disabled workers.
We spoke to Jeremy, one of our UR consultants, about how to help more Disabled people access sustainable employment. buff.ly/mBTfon3
We spoke to Jeremy, one of our UR consultants, about how to help more Disabled people access sustainable employment. buff.ly/mBTfon3
November 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
New figures from the TUC’s annual report show that there remains a vast pay gap between Disabled and non-Disabled workers.
We spoke to Jeremy, one of our UR consultants, about how to help more Disabled people access sustainable employment. buff.ly/mBTfon3
We spoke to Jeremy, one of our UR consultants, about how to help more Disabled people access sustainable employment. buff.ly/mBTfon3
Matthew has been busy lately creating his very own 2026 calendar, using stunning photos he’s taken himself for each month of the year.
We’re proud to be supporting Matthew through our Skills and Wellbeing service in York, as part of the Creative Hub in York City Centre!
We’re proud to be supporting Matthew through our Skills and Wellbeing service in York, as part of the Creative Hub in York City Centre!
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Matthew has been busy lately creating his very own 2026 calendar, using stunning photos he’s taken himself for each month of the year.
We’re proud to be supporting Matthew through our Skills and Wellbeing service in York, as part of the Creative Hub in York City Centre!
We’re proud to be supporting Matthew through our Skills and Wellbeing service in York, as part of the Creative Hub in York City Centre!
A new tool has been launched by the More Than a Provider collective to help protect the future of supported living for the 150,000 people with learning disabilities and autistic people in England.
Read all about the report and the new tool here: buff.ly/AjzjdFX
Read all about the report and the new tool here: buff.ly/AjzjdFX
Press release: New tool sets national fee standards for supported living
A new costing tool has been launched to ensure England’s 150,000 people with learning disabilities and autism can continue to live in supported living. At least 150,000 people in England live in ho…
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November 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A new tool has been launched by the More Than a Provider collective to help protect the future of supported living for the 150,000 people with learning disabilities and autistic people in England.
Read all about the report and the new tool here: buff.ly/AjzjdFX
Read all about the report and the new tool here: buff.ly/AjzjdFX
Winter is on the way at Boscawen Farm! ❄️
As the days gets shorter and the weather gets colder, some of the people we support at the farm have been hard at work on essential maintenance jobs.
As the days gets shorter and the weather gets colder, some of the people we support at the farm have been hard at work on essential maintenance jobs.
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Winter is on the way at Boscawen Farm! ❄️
As the days gets shorter and the weather gets colder, some of the people we support at the farm have been hard at work on essential maintenance jobs.
As the days gets shorter and the weather gets colder, some of the people we support at the farm have been hard at work on essential maintenance jobs.
It’s finally Friday, so take a moment to enjoy this feel-good video created by the talented Cabaret group at our college. It's guaranteed to lift your spirits and send you into the weekend with a smile! 🤩
November 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
It’s finally Friday, so take a moment to enjoy this feel-good video created by the talented Cabaret group at our college. It's guaranteed to lift your spirits and send you into the weekend with a smile! 🤩
United Response York attended the Aesthetica Short Film Fest, gathering ideas for their own filmmaking projects. 🎬
The group enjoyed a programme of short films exploring themes of identity, body & friendship.
Lots of creativity & inspiration in the room. We can’t wait to see what they create next
The group enjoyed a programme of short films exploring themes of identity, body & friendship.
Lots of creativity & inspiration in the room. We can’t wait to see what they create next
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
United Response York attended the Aesthetica Short Film Fest, gathering ideas for their own filmmaking projects. 🎬
The group enjoyed a programme of short films exploring themes of identity, body & friendship.
Lots of creativity & inspiration in the room. We can’t wait to see what they create next
The group enjoyed a programme of short films exploring themes of identity, body & friendship.
Lots of creativity & inspiration in the room. We can’t wait to see what they create next
Joseph was supported by United Response Job Coach, Sameena Ahmed, to find a meaningful position that would help him follow his passion to support his community. This led him to the African Caribbean Achievement Project, where he has achieved some amazing things.
Read the full blog:
Read the full blog:
Joseph's Employment Journey - United Response
Joseph lives in Bradford. He’s a young man who loves his community, with strong commitment to faith and his church. His main goals are to find meaningful work and to meet new people to feel more a part...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Joseph was supported by United Response Job Coach, Sameena Ahmed, to find a meaningful position that would help him follow his passion to support his community. This led him to the African Caribbean Achievement Project, where he has achieved some amazing things.
Read the full blog:
Read the full blog:
At United Response, our Supported Employment Service helps disabled people and people with learning disabilities gain work experience, prepare for work, and thrive in meaningful employment.
Read about it here: buff.ly/2OaBMZp
Read about it here: buff.ly/2OaBMZp
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
At United Response, our Supported Employment Service helps disabled people and people with learning disabilities gain work experience, prepare for work, and thrive in meaningful employment.
Read about it here: buff.ly/2OaBMZp
Read about it here: buff.ly/2OaBMZp
Happy Halloween 🎃
Take a look at some of the spooktacular creativity on display this year from the people we support across our Abbotswood and Cornwall services.
They’ve been busy carving pumpkins and making some incredible Autumn-themed artwork that’s full of colour, imagination, and spooky fun!
Take a look at some of the spooktacular creativity on display this year from the people we support across our Abbotswood and Cornwall services.
They’ve been busy carving pumpkins and making some incredible Autumn-themed artwork that’s full of colour, imagination, and spooky fun!
October 31, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Happy Halloween 🎃
Take a look at some of the spooktacular creativity on display this year from the people we support across our Abbotswood and Cornwall services.
They’ve been busy carving pumpkins and making some incredible Autumn-themed artwork that’s full of colour, imagination, and spooky fun!
Take a look at some of the spooktacular creativity on display this year from the people we support across our Abbotswood and Cornwall services.
They’ve been busy carving pumpkins and making some incredible Autumn-themed artwork that’s full of colour, imagination, and spooky fun!
As Black History Month comes to a close, we’re looking back at our celebration earlier this month at The Old Eight Bells in Mansfield 🎉
Read all about it here: buff.ly/LAejKUK
Read all about it here: buff.ly/LAejKUK
Black History Month — A Celebration of Unity - United Response
Black History Month is an important time to reflect on the diversity, cultural richness, and shared experiences that unite us all — not just in October, but every day. Earlier this month, we marked…
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October 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
As Black History Month comes to a close, we’re looking back at our celebration earlier this month at The Old Eight Bells in Mansfield 🎉
Read all about it here: buff.ly/LAejKUK
Read all about it here: buff.ly/LAejKUK
As October is ADHD Awareness Month, we’re highlighting some of our incredible colleagues who’ve shared their journeys and experiences with ADHD, and how neurodiversity has shaped their lives and work.
Read their stories here: www.unitedresponse.org.uk/news-item/ad...
Read their stories here: www.unitedresponse.org.uk/news-item/ad...
ADHD Awareness Month 2025 - United Response
As ADHD Awareness Month comes to an end, it’s a great time to reflect on the value of neurodiversity and the skills neurodivergent people bring. It’s a privilege to be able to share the below lived…
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October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
As October is ADHD Awareness Month, we’re highlighting some of our incredible colleagues who’ve shared their journeys and experiences with ADHD, and how neurodiversity has shaped their lives and work.
Read their stories here: www.unitedresponse.org.uk/news-item/ad...
Read their stories here: www.unitedresponse.org.uk/news-item/ad...
If you're using our Free Wills service through Farewill, please consider leaving a legacy gift to United Response in your Will 💛
Read how one gift changed lives in Dorothy’s story: “Plant some seeds, and every time you look at them, remember me.”
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Read how one gift changed lives in Dorothy’s story: “Plant some seeds, and every time you look at them, remember me.”
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Remember me as the seeds grow - in memory of Dorothy Tappenden - United Response
Find out about Dorothy Tappenden and how she supported people with learning disabilities throughout her life.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:58 PM
If you're using our Free Wills service through Farewill, please consider leaving a legacy gift to United Response in your Will 💛
Read how one gift changed lives in Dorothy’s story: “Plant some seeds, and every time you look at them, remember me.”
buff.ly/mZaqV1Y
Read how one gift changed lives in Dorothy’s story: “Plant some seeds, and every time you look at them, remember me.”
buff.ly/mZaqV1Y
Our Fun Friday Group at York Media have been busy bringing the classic fairytale of Cinderella to life in their own unique way – with a digital flipbook!
Read it here:
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Read it here:
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Cinderella | PDF to Flipbook
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October 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Our Fun Friday Group at York Media have been busy bringing the classic fairytale of Cinderella to life in their own unique way – with a digital flipbook!
Read it here:
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Read it here:
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Earlier this month, we held our annual Celebration Day, bringing together colleagues and people we support at Bestwood Lodge in Nottingham. 🎉
The day recognised outstanding achievements, dedication, and the incredible spirit of social care.
Read more about it here:
The day recognised outstanding achievements, dedication, and the incredible spirit of social care.
Read more about it here:
Celebration Day – Honouring exceptional achievement - United Response
On the 9th October, we brought together over 100 colleagues and people we support to hold our annual Celebration Day, recognising and rewarding people who have achieved qualifications, gone the extra…
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October 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Earlier this month, we held our annual Celebration Day, bringing together colleagues and people we support at Bestwood Lodge in Nottingham. 🎉
The day recognised outstanding achievements, dedication, and the incredible spirit of social care.
Read more about it here:
The day recognised outstanding achievements, dedication, and the incredible spirit of social care.
Read more about it here:
One of our London Marathon runners, Kat, will be taking on the race in support of United Response. She says:
'Every step I take will be powered by purpose, and every donation will make a real difference.’
Best of luck Kat! 🙌
'Every step I take will be powered by purpose, and every donation will make a real difference.’
Best of luck Kat! 🙌
October 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
One of our London Marathon runners, Kat, will be taking on the race in support of United Response. She says:
'Every step I take will be powered by purpose, and every donation will make a real difference.’
Best of luck Kat! 🙌
'Every step I take will be powered by purpose, and every donation will make a real difference.’
Best of luck Kat! 🙌
Read our latest blog which explores why recent Home Office figures, which show a drop in recorded disability hate crimes, may actually reflect changes in how these crimes are recorded - rather than a real reduction in incidents.
2025 Disability Hate Crime figures – an accurate picture? - United Response
The latest Home Office figures for England and Wales 2024/25 shows that recorded disability hate crimes fell by 8% from 11,131 in 2023/24 to 10,224. Whilst this looks like good news given that this…
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October 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Read our latest blog which explores why recent Home Office figures, which show a drop in recorded disability hate crimes, may actually reflect changes in how these crimes are recorded - rather than a real reduction in incidents.
Harrison, supported by us at York Media, is the host of his very own weekly radio show, with 188 episodes to date! 🎵 Stream all episodes for free: buff.ly/InumcDO
He's also created a YouTube series on the history of Disney - watch it here: buff.ly/KlpeZ5K
He's also created a YouTube series on the history of Disney - watch it here: buff.ly/KlpeZ5K
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Harrison FB is on Mixcloud. Listen for free to their radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts
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October 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Harrison, supported by us at York Media, is the host of his very own weekly radio show, with 188 episodes to date! 🎵 Stream all episodes for free: buff.ly/InumcDO
He's also created a YouTube series on the history of Disney - watch it here: buff.ly/KlpeZ5K
He's also created a YouTube series on the history of Disney - watch it here: buff.ly/KlpeZ5K
This week is #NationalHateCrimeAwarenessWeek, and at United Response, we’ve heard first-hand from people we support about their experiences of disability hate crime.
Watch our short video to hear some of those voices, and check out our full report here: buff.ly/RxANgTM
Watch our short video to hear some of those voices, and check out our full report here: buff.ly/RxANgTM
October 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
This week is #NationalHateCrimeAwarenessWeek, and at United Response, we’ve heard first-hand from people we support about their experiences of disability hate crime.
Watch our short video to hear some of those voices, and check out our full report here: buff.ly/RxANgTM
Watch our short video to hear some of those voices, and check out our full report here: buff.ly/RxANgTM
October is Free Wills Month, and to mark the occasion, we’ve partnered with Farewill to offer 50 free Simple Wills💛 You can also choose to pledge a gift to United Response, helping us create more opportunities for the people we support.
Make your Will now in just four simple steps:
Make your Will now in just four simple steps:
50 Free Wills with Farewill - United Response
How to make a Will with Farewill in four easy steps Do I need a Complex Will or a Simple Will? Our offer is for Simple Wills. A Simple Will lets you allocate out your money and items to the people…
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October 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
October is Free Wills Month, and to mark the occasion, we’ve partnered with Farewill to offer 50 free Simple Wills💛 You can also choose to pledge a gift to United Response, helping us create more opportunities for the people we support.
Make your Will now in just four simple steps:
Make your Will now in just four simple steps:
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚 This year’s theme shines a light on the importance of access to mental health support during global crises and emergencies.
Read more in our latest blog 👉
Read more in our latest blog 👉
World Mental Health Day 2025 - Mental Health in humanitarian emergencies - United Response
World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health. This year, we shine a spotlight on a critical and often overlooked issue: the mental health and…
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October 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚 This year’s theme shines a light on the importance of access to mental health support during global crises and emergencies.
Read more in our latest blog 👉
Read more in our latest blog 👉
Check out the latest issue of Care Talk, which features our CEO, Kate Terroni, who sat down for an insightful conversation about EDI at United Response, and what real inclusion means in practice.
Flip through to page 33 to read what she had to say!
Flip through to page 33 to read what she had to say!
Latest Issue - Care Talk
CLICK HERE to download the 2025 October Edition of Care Talk as a PDF
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October 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Check out the latest issue of Care Talk, which features our CEO, Kate Terroni, who sat down for an insightful conversation about EDI at United Response, and what real inclusion means in practice.
Flip through to page 33 to read what she had to say!
Flip through to page 33 to read what she had to say!
Liv Quigley, who we support at York Media, is a talented songwriter and performer. And her recently-released track, Our Story, is extra special as it’s been written to be used for the ‘Our Life Stories’ project. Listen to it here:
Our Story
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October 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Liv Quigley, who we support at York Media, is a talented songwriter and performer. And her recently-released track, Our Story, is extra special as it’s been written to be used for the ‘Our Life Stories’ project. Listen to it here:
Thanks to support from the Clothworkers’ Foundation, our redeveloped People’s Fund is back and better than ever. This funding helps people we support bring their own creative projects to life.
Read more about the People’s Fund in our latest blog here: buff.ly/OZQVuiO
Read more about the People’s Fund in our latest blog here: buff.ly/OZQVuiO
The People's Fund - Grants making a big impact - United Response
At United Response, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live with independence, confidence and joy. Thanks to the Clothworker’s Foundation, our redeveloped People’s Fund is making this…
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October 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Thanks to support from the Clothworkers’ Foundation, our redeveloped People’s Fund is back and better than ever. This funding helps people we support bring their own creative projects to life.
Read more about the People’s Fund in our latest blog here: buff.ly/OZQVuiO
Read more about the People’s Fund in our latest blog here: buff.ly/OZQVuiO
Meet Robert from Ipswich. This year has been full of firsts – from his first holiday at Butlins to VR darts and even Nando’s hot wings. He’s also now a pub quiz regular, winning 1st and 2nd place several times! 🏆
Here’s to many more firsts!
Here’s to many more firsts!
October 2, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Meet Robert from Ipswich. This year has been full of firsts – from his first holiday at Butlins to VR darts and even Nando’s hot wings. He’s also now a pub quiz regular, winning 1st and 2nd place several times! 🏆
Here’s to many more firsts!
Here’s to many more firsts!
Jamie Wilkinson had a fantastic night out recently at Pictureville, enjoying newly restored silent Sherlock Holmes films with live music.
After the films, Jamie even got to thank the musicians & BFI’s Bryony Dixon personally! 👏
After the films, Jamie even got to thank the musicians & BFI’s Bryony Dixon personally! 👏
September 26, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Jamie Wilkinson had a fantastic night out recently at Pictureville, enjoying newly restored silent Sherlock Holmes films with live music.
After the films, Jamie even got to thank the musicians & BFI’s Bryony Dixon personally! 👏
After the films, Jamie even got to thank the musicians & BFI’s Bryony Dixon personally! 👏