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Bromley by Bow Centre are looking for a Community Researcher
28 June 2017Community Researcher, Unleashing Healthy Communities Project So who are you? Bromley by Bow’s Unleashing Healthy Communities Research Project is looking for people who are interested in helping them to find out what communities in Bromley by Bow want, to work on their team as a Community Researcher. They are seeking five people […]
Read full storyFind out what is going on at Real in June
6 June 2017Click here to read this month’s newsletter
Read full storyA guide to disability issues in the party manifestoes for the general election on 8 June
5 June 2017Still wondering how to vote in the forthcoming general election? Real is party politically neutral, so we won’t say who we think you should vote for. But why don’t you take a look at this brilliant summary, produced by Disability Rights UK, of all of the parties’ manifestoes and the issues that are likely to […]
Read full storyFind out what is going on at Real in May
3 May 2017Click here to read this month’s newsletter
Read full storyMarsh Wall Works
4 April 2017Marsh Wall works Marsh Wall is closed near Manchester Road from 00:01 on Monday 27 March until early May 2017 for gas works. Route 135 Route 135 is diverted in both directions via East Ferry Road to and from Crossharbour, and does not serve Manchester Road, Marsh Wall or Limeharbour. If you use pay as […]
Read full storyWorkshops to help communities access funding
4 April 2017A workshop is being run by the Mayor of London’s office on 27 April to help community groups get funding from a new £400k initiative, ‘Crowdfund London.’ Crowdfund will give communities up to £50k for every project that makes neighbourhoods special, builds on local character and brings people together. Residents can register online for a […]
Read full storyReal’s board – is it for you?
8 March 2017Would you like to be a trustee for Real? On Saturday 13th May 12:00 – 16:00, Real will be holding its AGM and launching its Disabled Hate Crime Project. On this day, we will also elect new board members to join Real. Many previous and current board members have said how much they have learnt […]
Read full storyHelp shape Real’s future
8 March 2017Real is driven by you, so what do you need? We want to give everyone Real choices in life. We are a user-led disabled people’s organisation, which means we are driven by what your needs are and what is important to you. So, we want to hear what are the main issues affecting you and […]
Read full storyFind out what’s going on at Real in March
8 March 2017March 2017 Click here for Real’s latest newsletter: Newsletter March 2017
Read full storyApply to be a Community Partner with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
2 February 2017Following recruitment for the Lead Community Partner position, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is launching an exciting opportunity to help shape the support for young disabled people and people with mental health conditions in your area. About the roles The Young Persons Community Partner will act as a role model to […]
Read full storyThe Corporate Strategy and Equality service at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking to appoint a Cohesion Programme Manager
2 February 2017The Corporate Strategy and Equality service at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking to appoint a Cohesion Programme Manager on a part-time basis (21-28 hours per week) for 12 months fixed term/secondment to develop and manage the Community Cohesion Programme Pilot. The pilot programme is being funded through Section 106 monies drawn from two developments […]
Read full storySad news about our former chair, Jan Anstey-Hayes
1 February 2017We are very sad to report that our former chair, Jan Anstey-Hayes, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Jan was a stalwart of one of the predecessor organisations of Real, DITO. She was key in helping oversee the merger with another organisation to create Real and subsequently became Chair of Real. She […]
Read full storyRealising Change are looking for new group members
25 January 2017Do you want to help shape services for disabled people who live in Tower Hamlets? Real is supporting a group of people with disabilities, parent carers and carers, to work with professionals to influence positive change relating to health and social care services. The group is called Realising Change. Realising Change are looking for new […]
Read full storyInspire is recruiting for two Part-time Peer Workers
24 January 2017Community Options specialises in providing accommodation and community based services for adults with mental health needs. We recruit people who both embody and share our values: People that always behave with integrity and that seek to inspire everyone they come in contact with. People that respect diversity and value inclusiveness. People that constantly innovate to […]
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