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United Response: People with learning disabilities speak out on Government plans for social care in new report
In a new report published today (5th November) people with learning disabilities give their opinion on the Government’s plans for social care and discuss how their lives will be affected by the proposals.
United Response: Disability charity launches its website in easy read
The national disability charity, United Response, is launching a new version of its website today. Created in full easy read, with video translation on each page, United Response has set out to deliver a website, which is accessible to as many people with learning disabilities as possible.
United Response nominated to take part in innovative giving programme
The national disability charity, United Response, has been nominated to participate in a new innovative giving programme run by Nesta and funded by the Cabinet Office.
United Response: New fund puts power in the hands of disabled people
Over the last few days, the media has been dominated by coverage of the long awaited draft social care bill. It is perhaps unsurprising therefore that an announcement by the Home Office yesterday of a new fund to support disabled people who wish to stand for elected office appears to have missed the news agenda.
United Response: Carers Week – Suffolk Carers get some much needed ‘Time For You’
18th to 24 June is Carers Week and an Ipswich based project which supports unpaid family carers across Suffolk would like to offer carers some much needed rest and relaxation time.
United Response: Eight steps towards a fairer society
Did you know that, based on the Government’s own figures, 24% of the spending cuts made in the last two years are falling on just 2% of people – those who require require social care, probably the most vulnerable members of our society? What’s more, 58% of all cuts fall on disabled people, older people needing support and people living in poverty?
United Response: Campaigning for a fair society – House Of Lords manifesto launch
Yesterday afternoon United Response was among more than a 100 present at the launch of a new manifesto by the Campaign For A Fair Society in the House Of Lords. Two people we support joined us to hear first hand the eight positive principles Campaign For A Fair Society believe could create a better future for all of us in the UK.
United Response: Campaign For a Fair Society launches eight-point Manifesto
The Campaign For a Fair Society is launching its manifesto for a better future at an event at the House of Lords today (12th March).
New report highlights critical role of social care in the lives of disabled people
With 2012 set to be a pivotal year for social care, a national disability charity is launching a groundbreaking report today (11th January) looking at the views of disabled people and their families on why access to good support is so vital.
United Response: There is an alternative
ASL report calls for government to end institutional care
United Response: Disability charity launches new easy read guide to living independently and managing money
The national disability charity, United Response, is launching a new free guide today to help people with learning disabilities, who want to live more independently, make financial decisions about their future.
United Response’s e-learning programme comes out on top at Charity Learning Awards
The national disability charity, United Response, has won a Charity Learning Award for reaching out to employees and developing their skills with e-learning.
United Response shines a beacon for community based living for people with disabilities in Central and Eastern Europe
Last month, UK disability charity United Response took the stage in front of policy makers and third sector pioneers in Central and Eastern Europe, giving examples of how to support people with all levels of disability to live a full life in the community.
UNITE: Support the march and rally to save Bombardier
Where: Meet at Bass’s Recreation Ground (opposite Derby bus station), at the intersection of A601 St Alkmund's Way and B6000 Station Approach, Derby and march to the rally at Cathedral Green at the intersection of Full Street and Amen Alley, Derby.
United Response tops off a winning year with award for training excellence by National Skills Academy
United Response’s skilled and creative workforce has topped off a remarkable year by collecting its third major award for training and development, being given “Excellent Provider” status by the prestigious National Skills Academy for Social Care (NSCASC) following a rigorous application and review process.
UNITED RESPONSE: Budget reaches out to struggling charities
UNITED RESPONSE: Budget reaches out to struggling charities
United Response: Spending Review Response
United Response: Spending Review Response
United Response: The coalition's first 100 days
<b>Opinion Former Comment:</b> For all of the undoubted energy the Coalition Government has brought to its first 100 days in office, it is still too soon to judge.
UNITED RESPONSE - Historic democratic breakthrough for people with learning disabilities
UNITED RESPONSE - Historic democratic breakthrough for people with learning disabilities
United Response: Making disabled people's votes count - groundbreaking campaign
United Response: Making disabled people's votes count - groundbreaking campaign
United Response welcomes inquiry into disability harassment
United Response welcomes inquiry into disability harassment
Queen's speech response: Entire care system must be overhauled says United Response
Queen's speech response: Entire care system must be overhauled says United Response
United Response: Politicians must make democracy more accessible
United Response: Politicians must make democracy more accessible
United Response: Disabled people must not be overlooked in social care debate
United Response: Disabled people must not be overlooked in social care debate
Budget statement: United Response urges Chancellor to address funding shortfall for people with learning disabilities
Budget statement: United Response urges Chancellor to address funding shortfall for people with learning disabilities
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