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News and Views from across the UK
News and Views
If you’re looking for great news stories that celebrate remarkable achievements and strong community connections across the UK, then you’ve come to the right place. Take a browse through our news articles and be impressed by what people achieve in their day to day lives.
From time to time, we bring news stories and organisation updates together to form Real News, our in-house magazine. Follow the link to Real News to read or download the latest issues.
If you’d like to know what people say about the support they receive from Real Life Options, simply visit our Testimonials page to find out more.
We are delighted to announce that Sarah Ryan and Anth Harker of Real Life Options have been shortlisted as regional finalists in the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards 2019. The Awards celebrate excellence in the support for people with learning disabilities and autism
At Real Life Options, we understand the importance of mentoring when supporting young people to develop and prepare for the future. Real Life Options, represented by Regional Head of Operations Toni Fyfe, is currently working in partnership with Useful and Kind Unlimited.
I am of the view that a commitment to being people-focused is an essential part of our forward strategy; across each and every service through to Board level governance.
At Real Life Options, being person-centred, values-driven and passionate about improving the lives of the people we support, are essential qualities when inviting new people to join our organisation. And what better way to find out about potential staff and volunteers than to involve people we support in the interview and recruitment process.
Real Life Options is a nationwide organisation operating in the social care and support sector. We employ a high percentage of female employees (71%) in common with sector norms. Our strategy is to build a diverse workforce ensuring that all employees are treated fairly and with respect. We ensure that all our pay and reward scales are transparent and ensure that all employees have an equal opportunity to progress within the organisation.
This week Real Life Options joins other organisations across the UK and around the world in talking about and raising awareness of Autism. An estimated 700,000 people (that’s 1 in 100) in the UK live with autism and without the right support, it can have a profound – and sometimes devastating – effect on individuals and their families.
Helen and William thanks Elaine for helping them feel connected and valued in their local community.
We are pleased to share our latest Annual Review providing a summary of good news stories, organisation updates and financial performance for 2017/18.
Real News Stories
Here you can read through previous copies of Real News, our in-house magazine, which provides an insight into how people are supported by Real Life Options to lead rewarding, full and happy lives.
You have a right to know how our services are rated by the CQC and the Care Inspectorate. Click here to find out more.
