United Response
@unitedresponse.bsky.social
We're a charity that supports people with learning disabilities, mental and physical support needs to live their lives to the full. We’re not monitoring messages here at the moment - please reach us on our other channels. 💙
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
/* AblePlayer cookie prompt styling */ .ableplayer-wrapper p a.ext { text-decoration: underline; } /* Image gallery caption link text colour */ .tns-outer .field--name-field-caption a { color:…
www.heritagefund.org.uk
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…
www.unitedresponse.org.uk
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
United Response
www.unitedresponse.org.uk
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…
www.unitedresponse.org.uk
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…
morethanaprovider.org.uk
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...
buff.ly
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…
www.unitedresponse.org.uk
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…
www.unitedresponse.org.uk
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.”
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
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.
www.unitedresponse.org.uk
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:
buff.ly/sX0aTtI
Read it here:
buff.ly/sX0aTtI
Cinderella | PDF to Flipbook
Created with the Heyzine flipbook maker
heyzine.com
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:
buff.ly/sX0aTtI
Read it here:
buff.ly/sX0aTtI
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…
buff.ly
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…
buff.ly
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
Harrison FB
Harrison FB is on Mixcloud. Listen for free to their radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts
buff.ly
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