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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.
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!
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!
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
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!
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! 🙌
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
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! 👏
It's apple pressing season at Boscawen Farm 🍎
Some of the people we support have been busy making 100% natural apple juice with our traditional fruit press, using apples that have fallen from the trees in our orchard!
Some of the people we support have been busy making 100% natural apple juice with our traditional fruit press, using apples that have fallen from the trees in our orchard!
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
It's apple pressing season at Boscawen Farm 🍎
Some of the people we support have been busy making 100% natural apple juice with our traditional fruit press, using apples that have fallen from the trees in our orchard!
Some of the people we support have been busy making 100% natural apple juice with our traditional fruit press, using apples that have fallen from the trees in our orchard!
Last week, Sheila, Celia & Bill enjoyed a trip to the Aldingbourne Country Centre service users & staff get-together. They caught up with friends, watched sports, enjoyed a BBQ, explored arts & crafts, and Bill even discovered a potential new volunteering opportunity! 🎉
September 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Last week, Sheila, Celia & Bill enjoyed a trip to the Aldingbourne Country Centre service users & staff get-together. They caught up with friends, watched sports, enjoyed a BBQ, explored arts & crafts, and Bill even discovered a potential new volunteering opportunity! 🎉
Pete applied to our People’s Fund, to realise his ambition to take a boat trip. Using the money he was given he was able to share this experience with lots of his friends, making an unforgettable day
Big thanks to WetWheels Foundation for making the day possible, and making Pete's dream come true
Big thanks to WetWheels Foundation for making the day possible, and making Pete's dream come true
September 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Pete applied to our People’s Fund, to realise his ambition to take a boat trip. Using the money he was given he was able to share this experience with lots of his friends, making an unforgettable day
Big thanks to WetWheels Foundation for making the day possible, and making Pete's dream come true
Big thanks to WetWheels Foundation for making the day possible, and making Pete's dream come true
We’re very proud to share that Abigail Stephenson has been shortlisted for Registered Manager of the Year at the Leaders in Care Awards! 🎉
Abigail manages four United Response services in the South Tyneside area as well as an outreach service.
Cast your vote for her here: buff.ly/poTJsOJ
Abigail manages four United Response services in the South Tyneside area as well as an outreach service.
Cast your vote for her here: buff.ly/poTJsOJ
September 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We’re very proud to share that Abigail Stephenson has been shortlisted for Registered Manager of the Year at the Leaders in Care Awards! 🎉
Abigail manages four United Response services in the South Tyneside area as well as an outreach service.
Cast your vote for her here: buff.ly/poTJsOJ
Abigail manages four United Response services in the South Tyneside area as well as an outreach service.
Cast your vote for her here: buff.ly/poTJsOJ
Our team at Café West in York are proud to announce they have retained their 5 star Food Hygiene Standards rating.
Team Manager Sarah Dixon said:
“The team is absolutely thrilled, and I’m especially proud of our small but dedicated group for maintaining high standards and achieving this award.”
Team Manager Sarah Dixon said:
“The team is absolutely thrilled, and I’m especially proud of our small but dedicated group for maintaining high standards and achieving this award.”
September 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Our team at Café West in York are proud to announce they have retained their 5 star Food Hygiene Standards rating.
Team Manager Sarah Dixon said:
“The team is absolutely thrilled, and I’m especially proud of our small but dedicated group for maintaining high standards and achieving this award.”
Team Manager Sarah Dixon said:
“The team is absolutely thrilled, and I’m especially proud of our small but dedicated group for maintaining high standards and achieving this award.”
Did you know we're also on TikTok?
Drop us a follow ➡️ @united_response
Drop us a follow ➡️ @united_response
September 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Did you know we're also on TikTok?
Drop us a follow ➡️ @united_response
Drop us a follow ➡️ @united_response
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September 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Are you interested in working for United Response one day?
Don't let your dream role pass you by! Sign up for job alerts ⬇️
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Don't let your dream role pass you by! Sign up for job alerts ⬇️
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Last night we featured on ITV News, discussing our latest research on disability hate crimes on public transport.
Watch the feature (08:58–12:14):
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Watch the feature (08:58–12:14):
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July 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Last night we featured on ITV News, discussing our latest research on disability hate crimes on public transport.
Watch the feature (08:58–12:14):
🔗 buff.ly/GnRjsBq
Watch the feature (08:58–12:14):
🔗 buff.ly/GnRjsBq