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Are you ready for some festive Friday cheer? Then watch this wonderful cover of ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ by our Cabaret Group!
Have a great weekend, everyone 🎄
Have a great weekend, everyone 🎄
Cabaret Group - Driving Home for Christmas
The United Response Cabaret Group have created their own music video bringing to life one of the all-time classic Christmas hits.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Are you ready for some festive Friday cheer? Then watch this wonderful cover of ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ by our Cabaret Group!
Have a great weekend, everyone 🎄
Have a great weekend, everyone 🎄
Say hello to Paul — one of our amazing runners taking on the 2026 London Marathon in support of United Response 🎖️
Find out why he chose to run for us, how his training journey is currently going, and what’s on his running playlist!
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Find out why he chose to run for us, how his training journey is currently going, and what’s on his running playlist!
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London Marathon runner spotlight - Paul - United Response
In the run up to the 2026 London Marathon, we’re spotlighting some of the incredible runners taking on the challenge in support of United Response. This week, we’re introducing Paul, who will be…
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December 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Say hello to Paul — one of our amazing runners taking on the 2026 London Marathon in support of United Response 🎖️
Find out why he chose to run for us, how his training journey is currently going, and what’s on his running playlist!
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Find out why he chose to run for us, how his training journey is currently going, and what’s on his running playlist!
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Our Life Stories will be brought to life in the new year, through four curated exhibitions across the UK, where you'll get to see all the incredible stories and life experiences expressed through artwork, video and audio 💙
December 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Our Life Stories will be brought to life in the new year, through four curated exhibitions across the UK, where you'll get to see all the incredible stories and life experiences expressed through artwork, video and audio 💙
Have you started your Christmas shopping, but are still looking for something meaningful? 🎁
Check out Positively Unique – United Response’s online shop filled with personalised gifts!
Check out Positively Unique – United Response’s online shop filled with personalised gifts!
Positively Unique
Creative Crafts and Personalised Gifts made by people with disabilities
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December 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Have you started your Christmas shopping, but are still looking for something meaningful? 🎁
Check out Positively Unique – United Response’s online shop filled with personalised gifts!
Check out Positively Unique – United Response’s online shop filled with personalised gifts!
As part of our spotlight on Our Life Stories, for Disability History Month, we want to share Raymond's life story. Give it a listen here: buff.ly/ar4w7FM
Raymond's life story interview - United Response
RaymondDate: April and July 2024Age: 70Location: Merton, LondonInterviewed by: Alex The full recording will be stored in the records of the The British Library when the Our Life Stories project…
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December 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
As part of our spotlight on Our Life Stories, for Disability History Month, we want to share Raymond's life story. Give it a listen here: buff.ly/ar4w7FM
As part of Disability History Month, we’re celebrating Our Life Stories — a first-of-its-kind peer research project capturing the real experiences of disabled and autistic people, and people with learning disabilities, across recent decades.
Dan's life story interview - United Response
Date: November 2024Location: YorkInterviewed by: Will The full recording will be stored in the records of the The British Library when the Our Life Stories project closes. Short excerpts from the…
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December 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
As part of Disability History Month, we’re celebrating Our Life Stories — a first-of-its-kind peer research project capturing the real experiences of disabled and autistic people, and people with learning disabilities, across recent decades.
Today we’re featuring another one of our London Marathon runners — Paul. Not only is he currently training to take on the challenge for United Response, but he also has a special connection to us: he’s married to our CEO, Kate Terroni!
December 4, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Today we’re featuring another one of our London Marathon runners — Paul. Not only is he currently training to take on the challenge for United Response, but he also has a special connection to us: he’s married to our CEO, Kate Terroni!
For International Day of Disabled Persons, we’re celebrating Luke, who has landed himself an amazing job as a radio presenter!
Through our college and ROC Radio station, Luke learned every aspect of radio production, eventually leading him to an internship at a local station.
Through our college and ROC Radio station, Luke learned every aspect of radio production, eventually leading him to an internship at a local station.
Supported Internships – Luke’s radio career is making waves - United Response
When Luke joined United Response’s ROC College, he was seeking a way to follow his passions and learn skills that would set his career in motion. “I’ve been a massive fan of music and radio all my…
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December 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM
For International Day of Disabled Persons, we’re celebrating Luke, who has landed himself an amazing job as a radio presenter!
Through our college and ROC Radio station, Luke learned every aspect of radio production, eventually leading him to an internship at a local station.
Through our college and ROC Radio station, Luke learned every aspect of radio production, eventually leading him to an internship at a local station.
Alongside our partner organisation Ambios, we recently secured funding to run 14 'Breaking Bread' events at Sharpham Farm.
We had our first event on the 7th November, and it was a huge success, filled with butternut squash lasagne and getting to chat with old and new friends!
We had our first event on the 7th November, and it was a huge success, filled with butternut squash lasagne and getting to chat with old and new friends!
December 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Alongside our partner organisation Ambios, we recently secured funding to run 14 'Breaking Bread' events at Sharpham Farm.
We had our first event on the 7th November, and it was a huge success, filled with butternut squash lasagne and getting to chat with old and new friends!
We had our first event on the 7th November, and it was a huge success, filled with butternut squash lasagne and getting to chat with old and new friends!
It's the first of December so we're sending you a bit of festive cheer, with this beautiful artwork from our Creative Hub at Burnholme ❄️
They've had their first snow of the year already but not quite ready for Christmas yet, so they got into the spirit with a winter-themed arts and crafts session!
They've had their first snow of the year already but not quite ready for Christmas yet, so they got into the spirit with a winter-themed arts and crafts session!
December 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It's the first of December so we're sending you a bit of festive cheer, with this beautiful artwork from our Creative Hub at Burnholme ❄️
They've had their first snow of the year already but not quite ready for Christmas yet, so they got into the spirit with a winter-themed arts and crafts session!
They've had their first snow of the year already but not quite ready for Christmas yet, so they got into the spirit with a winter-themed arts and crafts session!
Cameron, Lydia and Edwin from our Café West team are decorating the BIG tree for the office today.
It’s great to see the festive spirit starting to get in full swing. If you’re decorating a tree in the coming days, share a photo with us in the comments and let’s light up social media!
#Christmas
It’s great to see the festive spirit starting to get in full swing. If you’re decorating a tree in the coming days, share a photo with us in the comments and let’s light up social media!
#Christmas
November 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Cameron, Lydia and Edwin from our Café West team are decorating the BIG tree for the office today.
It’s great to see the festive spirit starting to get in full swing. If you’re decorating a tree in the coming days, share a photo with us in the comments and let’s light up social media!
#Christmas
It’s great to see the festive spirit starting to get in full swing. If you’re decorating a tree in the coming days, share a photo with us in the comments and let’s light up social media!
#Christmas
We would like to congratulate our learner Cerys who has successfully gained employment with Growing Links Street Food and Community Garden Project.
During the same time, Cerys has also been supported into independent living and she is thoroughly enjoying and embracing the changes.
During the same time, Cerys has also been supported into independent living and she is thoroughly enjoying and embracing the changes.
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We would like to congratulate our learner Cerys who has successfully gained employment with Growing Links Street Food and Community Garden Project.
During the same time, Cerys has also been supported into independent living and she is thoroughly enjoying and embracing the changes.
During the same time, Cerys has also been supported into independent living and she is thoroughly enjoying and embracing the changes.
We’re so proud to see the National Lottery Heritage Fund shining a spotlight on ‘Our Life Stories’.
This peer-research project is all about capturing and preserving the real-life stories of disabled and autistic people, and people with learning disabilities.
Read all about it here: buff.ly/vuClvCU
This peer-research project is all about capturing and preserving the real-life stories of disabled and autistic people, and people with learning disabilities.
Read all about it here: buff.ly/vuClvCU
Our Life Stories: capturing hidden histories of disability
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November 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
We’re so proud to see the National Lottery Heritage Fund shining a spotlight on ‘Our Life Stories’.
This peer-research project is all about capturing and preserving the real-life stories of disabled and autistic people, and people with learning disabilities.
Read all about it here: buff.ly/vuClvCU
This peer-research project is all about capturing and preserving the real-life stories of disabled and autistic people, and people with learning disabilities.
Read all about it here: buff.ly/vuClvCU
Here’s Alex taking a well-earned break from building flat-pack furniture in the art room at our York city centre Creative Hub. He’s an absolute whizz at following instructions and putting everything together! 👏
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Here’s Alex taking a well-earned break from building flat-pack furniture in the art room at our York city centre Creative Hub. He’s an absolute whizz at following instructions and putting everything together! 👏
Meet Daniel, one of our London Marathon runners gearing up for next year’s race.
Not only has he now started his training, he’s also already raised a whopping £1,034 in his first charity pub quiz and raffle to kick off his fundraising🏆
Well done and fantastic job, Daniel!
Not only has he now started his training, he’s also already raised a whopping £1,034 in his first charity pub quiz and raffle to kick off his fundraising🏆
Well done and fantastic job, Daniel!
November 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Meet Daniel, one of our London Marathon runners gearing up for next year’s race.
Not only has he now started his training, he’s also already raised a whopping £1,034 in his first charity pub quiz and raffle to kick off his fundraising🏆
Well done and fantastic job, Daniel!
Not only has he now started his training, he’s also already raised a whopping £1,034 in his first charity pub quiz and raffle to kick off his fundraising🏆
Well done and fantastic job, Daniel!
For Disability History Month, we’re highlighting ‘Our Life Stories' - a first-of-its-kind peer research project capturing experiences of disabled and autistic people and people with learning disabilities over recent decades.
Read one of the stories here: buff.ly/jtIDFuK
Read one of the stories here: buff.ly/jtIDFuK
Teresa’s life story interview - United Response
Name: Teresa Date: October 2024 Location: Newcastle Interviewed by: Mark The full recording will be stored in the records of the The British Library when the Our Life Stories project closes. Short…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
For Disability History Month, we’re highlighting ‘Our Life Stories' - a first-of-its-kind peer research project capturing experiences of disabled and autistic people and people with learning disabilities over recent decades.
Read one of the stories here: buff.ly/jtIDFuK
Read one of the stories here: buff.ly/jtIDFuK
There’s been a lot of conversation in the news recently about the rise in English flags being displayed in public places and small boats protests — but what does it all mean?
Our latest Easy News article breaks down the debate. Read the full story here: buff.ly/te2kgHB
Our latest Easy News article breaks down the debate. Read the full story here: buff.ly/te2kgHB
Flags and protests in the UK: what is it all about? By Ben - United Response
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November 21, 2025 at 11:35 AM
There’s been a lot of conversation in the news recently about the rise in English flags being displayed in public places and small boats protests — but what does it all mean?
Our latest Easy News article breaks down the debate. Read the full story here: buff.ly/te2kgHB
Our latest Easy News article breaks down the debate. Read the full story here: buff.ly/te2kgHB
Recent Home Office statistics reported a drop in disability hate crime, but fewer reports don’t mean hostility is declining.
Ali Gunn, our Director of Engagement and Development, reflects on the reality behind the numbers. Read it here: buff.ly/3Z4IimV
Ali Gunn, our Director of Engagement and Development, reflects on the reality behind the numbers. Read it here: buff.ly/3Z4IimV
Fall in hate crime reports should not be mistaken for progress - United Response
This week the BBC published an article written by Alex Taylor, a wheelchair user who experienced a hate crime incident when using public transport in London. The incident was part of a TikTok trend…
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November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Recent Home Office statistics reported a drop in disability hate crime, but fewer reports don’t mean hostility is declining.
Ali Gunn, our Director of Engagement and Development, reflects on the reality behind the numbers. Read it here: buff.ly/3Z4IimV
Ali Gunn, our Director of Engagement and Development, reflects on the reality behind the numbers. Read it here: buff.ly/3Z4IimV
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.
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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: