For most of her adult life, Nicky Mercer wasn’t allowed to decide how to spend her own money. She wasn’t allowed to carry her own ...
A Real Choice
Supporting people to have more choice and greater control in the way they live their lives
A Real Voice
Supporting people to influence decision-making and contribute towards real change
A Real Difference
Supporting people to develop skills that make a positive difference to the lives of others
Real Life Options supports people with learning disabilities, autism and age-related needs to have a strong voice and a real choice in the way they live their lives.
Real Life Options has been supporting people with learning disabilities and autism since 1992 to have more choice and greater control in their lives, enabling individuals to achieve their potential.
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A long-serving support professional from Real Life Options Inverurie has been honoured with an invitation to attend the King’s Garden Party at the Palace of ...
Sheffield, June 2025 – This year’s Learning Disability Week began with energy and purpose in Sheffield, thanks to a packed programme of events co-hosted by ...
"Every day brings a new opportunity for everyone at Real Life Options to make a positive difference to someone’s life."
“I like how my staff have known me for a long time and know how I like to be supported. I like to be encouraged ...
Fay from Glasgow
“I enjoy my volunteering experience as it gives me a sense of enjoyment working with the people we support and other Real Life Options staff. ...
Connor, Volunteer West Lothian
“I have my own place that I look after and staff help me make sure I keep it tidy. They also help with my shopping ...
A person we support from Bathgate
“They do things that I ask them to do. I feel like I am the boss. Well, I am the boss!”
A person we support from Teesside
“The training here is brilliant, very interesting.”
A staff member from Stockton-on-Tees
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