United Response

We know all our staff go to great lengths for the people they support - but service manager Nikki is going to great heights, and she's terrified! 🪂 Please give generously if you can - all funds raised go to a sensory garden at a United Response service in Herts:

If you're a experienced runner or would like to set yourself a new challenge, have you considered the London Marathon? The 2025 ballot for places is now over, but we've still got 20 fundraiser places to give away. We'd particularly like to read applications from people connected to United Response or from the learning disability community. Find out more about the support on offer and apply at: https://lnkd.in/ddEABczW

Today has been our second Skills and Selection Event for our upcoming Nacro Supported Internship Programme at Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead It was great to meet more young people looking to join this programme. We do still have some spaces available for September if anyone is working with young people that have an EHCP and are looking to get support into employment in the Newcastle and Gateshead area. Get in touch for more information. DFN Project SEARCH United Response Kirsty Thomson Lauren Bartley Sarah Palmer #Newcastle #NorthTyneside #Gateshead #SEND

If you love #EasyRead or are supporting someone who benefits from it, take a look at our latest issue which is a roundup of news in July - including election updates from the UK, France and America.

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) Spring Survey findings will not come as a surprise to those who work in social care. Nonetheless, they are very alarming and serve a clear message to the new government: reform social care and do it now. Read our full response ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eq3bGGV3

It’s really important that everyone gets the chance to engage with the biggest news stories that are out there. That’s why we produce Easy News – accessible, easy read, ready to share news updates. Our latest story about the Olympics and Paralympics is available now ⬇️ Team GB https://lnkd.in/ehYeNyPf

492 days ago we launched our accessible voting campaign, My Vote My Voice, in parliament. Now the General Election is here. If you are voting today – or supporting someone to vote – make sure you: * Know where your polling station is. This is where you go to vote. The information is on the poll card that you were sent in the post. * Vote between 07:00-22:00 today (4 July). * Bring ID! Find out what ID you need here - https://lnkd.in/e6ksqwRi * Share your experience with [email protected] Thank you to every single person or organisation who joined My Vote My Voice. It’s the final push. Let’s do it. Let’s vote.

Our job coaches are working with DFN Project SEARCH and Home Group to support young people into work. We caught up with Oscar and Luke to find out how their placements are going. Oscar said: "This placement means the world to me, and I’ll give it my best shot." Luke said: "This tells me that one day I could hold down a permanent job and be an important part of that team too." Read their story ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eMWFHQEt

Are you ready to vote on Thursday? We spoke to Sky News about voting as a disabled person - your rights and what you need to know ahead of the general election https://lnkd.in/eyv3sr4A #MyVoteMyVoice

We've been asking people we support and their families what they hope to see the next government commit to. Angie told us: "I want the next Government to fund social care properly. I want my sister's support workers to be paid in parity with NHS staff and have a pay structure that recognises their level of responsibility and the required knowledge and skills. I want to see the next government improve access to health services and the health services provided to people with learning disabilities." We're proud to have joined forces with Brandon Trust, Certitude, Choice Support, Dimensions UK and MacIntyre to call for exactly that.