Ali Gunn
@aligunn.bsky.social
Director of comms for @unitedresponse.bsky.social. Chair of the Government’s Disability Unit North West’s Regional Stakeholder Network. Campaigning for a better future for social care.
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(1/2) With a heavy heart, I have written to the Prime Minister to tender my resignation as a whip.
Whilst I will continue to support the government in delivering the change the country so desperately needs, I cannot vote in favour of the proposed reforms to disability benefits.
Whilst I will continue to support the government in delivering the change the country so desperately needs, I cannot vote in favour of the proposed reforms to disability benefits.
June 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
(1/2) With a heavy heart, I have written to the Prime Minister to tender my resignation as a whip.
Whilst I will continue to support the government in delivering the change the country so desperately needs, I cannot vote in favour of the proposed reforms to disability benefits.
Whilst I will continue to support the government in delivering the change the country so desperately needs, I cannot vote in favour of the proposed reforms to disability benefits.
So incredibly proud of people we support and colleagues across @unitedresponse.bsky.social for making this project a reality!
Groundbreaking project gives a voice to people with learning disabilities
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www.channel4.com/news/groundb...
Groundbreaking project gives a voice to people with learning disabilities
Across the UK, people with learning disabilities are taking part in a groundbreaking oral history project called Our Life Stories. For the first time, their personal lives are being recorded by peers ...
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June 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
So incredibly proud of people we support and colleagues across @unitedresponse.bsky.social for making this project a reality!
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Our CEO Kate Terroni’s response to today’s #SpendingReview was featured in the @bigissue.com ⬇️
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
What was in Rachel Reeves' historic spending review – and what was missing?
Rachel Reeves splashed about the billions as she announced her spending review. But there were big absences.
www.bigissue.com
June 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Our CEO Kate Terroni’s response to today’s #SpendingReview was featured in the @bigissue.com ⬇️
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
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We are absolutely thrilled to be shortlisted for the SMK National Campaigner Awards for our work on #MyVoteMyVoice!
Find out more ⬇️
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June 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We are absolutely thrilled to be shortlisted for the SMK National Campaigner Awards for our work on #MyVoteMyVoice!
Find out more ⬇️
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So very proud of my lovely team and colleagues for an impactful and inspiring event
May 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
So very proud of my lovely team and colleagues for an impactful and inspiring event
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Our latest blog from @alivewithideas.bsky.social shares how @unitedresponse.bsky.social has embraced accessibility over the past decade. Discover key lessons learned and the story behind Easy News, the UK’s first accessible news magazine dedicated to people with learning disabilities: bit.ly/4jGUbUx
How United Response transformed their accessibility approach over a decade
Lara Iyer from Alive with Ideas presents a case study of United Response, offering invaluable accessibility lessons for the sector and for charities who are wanting to push their practices even furthe...
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April 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Our latest blog from @alivewithideas.bsky.social shares how @unitedresponse.bsky.social has embraced accessibility over the past decade. Discover key lessons learned and the story behind Easy News, the UK’s first accessible news magazine dedicated to people with learning disabilities: bit.ly/4jGUbUx
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We’re sharing Easy Read Guides to the local elections.
Have you heard of a combined authority? A combined authority is a group of local councils working together in an area. The leader of a combined authority can be called a Mayor.
Find out more ⬇️
Have you heard of a combined authority? A combined authority is a group of local councils working together in an area. The leader of a combined authority can be called a Mayor.
Find out more ⬇️
What is a combined authority?
A combined authority is a group of local councils working together in an area. The leader of a combined authority is often called a Mayor.
www.myvotemyvoice.org.uk
March 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We’re sharing Easy Read Guides to the local elections.
Have you heard of a combined authority? A combined authority is a group of local councils working together in an area. The leader of a combined authority can be called a Mayor.
Find out more ⬇️
Have you heard of a combined authority? A combined authority is a group of local councils working together in an area. The leader of a combined authority can be called a Mayor.
Find out more ⬇️
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We are thrilled to welcome Kate Terroni to United Response as our new CEO.
www.unitedresponse.org.uk/news-item/ka...
www.unitedresponse.org.uk/news-item/ka...
March 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We are thrilled to welcome Kate Terroni to United Response as our new CEO.
www.unitedresponse.org.uk/news-item/ka...
www.unitedresponse.org.uk/news-item/ka...
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There are local elections coming up in lots of areas. Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing some brand new Easy Read guides to help you, and anyone you support, get ready to vote.
First up we have an Easy Read guide to Councils ⬇️
www.myvotemyvoice.org.uk/resource/wha...
First up we have an Easy Read guide to Councils ⬇️
www.myvotemyvoice.org.uk/resource/wha...
What do councils do?
Councils make decisions that affect your daily life. The council is in charge of important services in your area.
www.myvotemyvoice.org.uk
March 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
There are local elections coming up in lots of areas. Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing some brand new Easy Read guides to help you, and anyone you support, get ready to vote.
First up we have an Easy Read guide to Councils ⬇️
www.myvotemyvoice.org.uk/resource/wha...
First up we have an Easy Read guide to Councils ⬇️
www.myvotemyvoice.org.uk/resource/wha...
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The last few weeks have been difficult, and often frightening, for disabled people. They have seen their disabilities, needs and livelihoods relentlessly debated, while they are left to worry about their future.
Read our response to today’s news ⬇️
Read our response to today’s news ⬇️
United Response responds to the Government’s welfare reform - United Response
We share our views on today’s announcement.
www.unitedresponse.org.uk
March 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The last few weeks have been difficult, and often frightening, for disabled people. They have seen their disabilities, needs and livelihoods relentlessly debated, while they are left to worry about their future.
Read our response to today’s news ⬇️
Read our response to today’s news ⬇️
“The rise in young people claiming benefits for sickness and disability, especially related to mental health conditions, has to be understood in the context of this austerity generation coming on to the books.”
Exactly this.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Exactly this.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Benefits cuts now? What’s the point of a Labour MP who votes for something so cruel, tin-eared and short-sighted? | John McDonnell
Treating disabled and sick people callously flies in the face of all the party stands for – the government must rethink its plans, writes the MP John McDonnell
www.theguardian.com
March 15, 2025 at 9:42 AM
“The rise in young people claiming benefits for sickness and disability, especially related to mental health conditions, has to be understood in the context of this austerity generation coming on to the books.”
Exactly this.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Exactly this.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
As this Sky report shows disability benefits like PIP are a vital support for disabled people to address the barriers they face
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news.sky.com/story/childr...
Autistic teen says he was left feeling 'inhuman' after being rejected by NHS mental health services
Damien, who contemplated suicide due to his experiences, says he believes NHS services think autistic people can't engage effectively with therapy.
news.sky.com
March 15, 2025 at 7:41 AM
As this Sky report shows disability benefits like PIP are a vital support for disabled people to address the barriers they face
news.sky.com/story/childr...
news.sky.com/story/childr...
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Our Director of Marketing and Communications, Ali Gunn, went on BBC 5 Live to talk about the potential changes to disability benefits. ⬇️
March 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our Director of Marketing and Communications, Ali Gunn, went on BBC 5 Live to talk about the potential changes to disability benefits. ⬇️
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These missed targets are a disgrace. There must be a renewed plan to guarantee that autistic people and those with a learning disability have suitable housing and tailored support within their community.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Autistic woman wrongly locked up in mental health hospital for 45 years
“Kasibba”, who is non-verbal and had no family to speak for her, was one of hundreds wrongly detained.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 4, 2025 at 10:55 AM
These missed targets are a disgrace. There must be a renewed plan to guarantee that autistic people and those with a learning disability have suitable housing and tailored support within their community.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This is a powerful read from the Guardian about mate crime. In the article Ali Gunn from United Response highlights some signs to look out for which might mean someone could be a victim of mate crime.
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/feb/03/mate-how-friendship-is-being-used-a…
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/feb/03/mate-how-friendship-is-being-used-a…
Mate crime: how friendship is being used as a weapon to steal and control
A little-recognised form of abuse, it can lead to years of misery
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This is a powerful read from the Guardian about mate crime. In the article Ali Gunn from United Response highlights some signs to look out for which might mean someone could be a victim of mate crime.
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/feb/03/mate-how-friendship-is-being-used-a…
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/feb/03/mate-how-friendship-is-being-used-a…
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Our research reveals nearly 60% of all transport-related disability hate crimes occurred on buses. In our blog, we explore if there is something more dangerous about bus travel. Read more ⬇️
Are buses the riskiest way to travel for disabled people? - United Response
Our research reveals nearly 60% of all transport-related disability hate crimes occurred on buses. Is there something more dangerous about bus travel?
www.unitedresponse.org.uk
January 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Our research reveals nearly 60% of all transport-related disability hate crimes occurred on buses. In our blog, we explore if there is something more dangerous about bus travel. Read more ⬇️
I’ve been listening to the oral histories captured on project, Our Life Stories. Interviews with people we support, by people we support are capturing everything from childhood memories to painful traumatic experiences in secure hospitals and how it felt finally having a place to call home.
January 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I’ve been listening to the oral histories captured on project, Our Life Stories. Interviews with people we support, by people we support are capturing everything from childhood memories to painful traumatic experiences in secure hospitals and how it felt finally having a place to call home.
Today we welcome Patti to the #MyVoteMyVoice team. If you want to make sure people with a learning disability and autistic people use their right to vote at the local elections, join our coalition:
www.myvotemyvoice.org.uk/about/who-ha...
@unitedresponse.bsky.social
@dimensionsuk.bsky.social
www.myvotemyvoice.org.uk/about/who-ha...
@unitedresponse.bsky.social
@dimensionsuk.bsky.social
Who has joined My Vote My Voice
Real change is achieved together; so we want as many organisations and groups to join our campaign and sign the My Vote My Voice charter.
www.myvotemyvoice.org.uk
January 9, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Today we welcome Patti to the #MyVoteMyVoice team. If you want to make sure people with a learning disability and autistic people use their right to vote at the local elections, join our coalition:
www.myvotemyvoice.org.uk/about/who-ha...
@unitedresponse.bsky.social
@dimensionsuk.bsky.social
www.myvotemyvoice.org.uk/about/who-ha...
@unitedresponse.bsky.social
@dimensionsuk.bsky.social
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Lots of wonderful new people added to 👇
If you believe in a better future for the UK, whether you yet know it or not, you believe in better social care.
Come follow 🦋
Now with @coproisaac.bsky.social @sharedlivesplus.bsky.social @vicrayner.bsky.social @ncfliz.bsky.social and many others included
If you believe in a better future for the UK, whether you yet know it or not, you believe in better social care.
Come follow 🦋
Now with @coproisaac.bsky.social @sharedlivesplus.bsky.social @vicrayner.bsky.social @ncfliz.bsky.social and many others included
Prompted by an ask whether there was a social care starter pack I’ve started to make one go.bsky.app/jPc1mH
Do reply with suggestions to add in and no need to be shy about proposing yourself!
Do reply with suggestions to add in and no need to be shy about proposing yourself!
January 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Lots of wonderful new people added to 👇
If you believe in a better future for the UK, whether you yet know it or not, you believe in better social care.
Come follow 🦋
Now with @coproisaac.bsky.social @sharedlivesplus.bsky.social @vicrayner.bsky.social @ncfliz.bsky.social and many others included
If you believe in a better future for the UK, whether you yet know it or not, you believe in better social care.
Come follow 🦋
Now with @coproisaac.bsky.social @sharedlivesplus.bsky.social @vicrayner.bsky.social @ncfliz.bsky.social and many others included
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Here's an independently published gem in my freelance mix - new stories on Friday. Goodwill, strong networks (Community Living's community!), lived experience and supporters like @certitude-support.bsky.social @unitedresponse.bsky.social communitylivingmagazine.com/our-sponsors/
#LearningDisability
#LearningDisability
Our new edition from Friday 10 has a New Year focus on creativity and shifting perceptions www.communitylivingmagazine.com
Read words with and by a range of people including @georgejulian.bsky.social @sarasiobhan.bsky.social @seankellyphotos.bsky.social @iangoldsworthy.bsky.social
Read words with and by a range of people including @georgejulian.bsky.social @sarasiobhan.bsky.social @seankellyphotos.bsky.social @iangoldsworthy.bsky.social
January 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Here's an independently published gem in my freelance mix - new stories on Friday. Goodwill, strong networks (Community Living's community!), lived experience and supporters like @certitude-support.bsky.social @unitedresponse.bsky.social communitylivingmagazine.com/our-sponsors/
#LearningDisability
#LearningDisability
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"While long-term change with cross-party agreement is essential, it should not delay immediate action that could benefit people and our social care workforce now."
Our reaction to the commission on social care is in Learning Disability Today ⬇️
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/governm...
Our reaction to the commission on social care is in Learning Disability Today ⬇️
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/governm...
Independent commission to transform social care launched
An independent commission has been launched by the government to help rebuild the adult social care system to meet the current and future needs of the population.
ct.moreover.com
January 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
"While long-term change with cross-party agreement is essential, it should not delay immediate action that could benefit people and our social care workforce now."
Our reaction to the commission on social care is in Learning Disability Today ⬇️
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/governm...
Our reaction to the commission on social care is in Learning Disability Today ⬇️
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/governm...
“A new year calls for a new outlook on social care, so it is seen as the irreplaceable asset that we know it to be. And one that we are proud of.”
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/governm...
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/governm...
Independent commission to transform social care launched
An independent commission has been launched by the government to help rebuild the adult social care system to meet the current and future needs of the population.
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk
January 3, 2025 at 7:46 AM
“A new year calls for a new outlook on social care, so it is seen as the irreplaceable asset that we know it to be. And one that we are proud of.”
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/governm...
www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/news/governm...
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I had the absolute pleasure of joining the Women Asylum Seeker Together (WAST) AGM. Founded 20 years ago by Farhat Kahn, a woman seeking asylum herself, we heard about how WAST gives strength, safety and support for women trapped in our hostile immigration system. www.wastmanchester.com/farhat-khan
December 7, 2024 at 9:05 AM
I had the absolute pleasure of joining the Women Asylum Seeker Together (WAST) AGM. Founded 20 years ago by Farhat Kahn, a woman seeking asylum herself, we heard about how WAST gives strength, safety and support for women trapped in our hostile immigration system. www.wastmanchester.com/farhat-khan