We're Disabled people leading real change. Contact us if you need support and information or if you want to connect with local people to share your experiences.
Joined October 2011
- Tweets 3,240
- Following 1,116
- Followers 933
- Likes 1,986
689 Photos and videos
Meet our new Interim CEO! #2026
Delighted to welcome Sophie Ede as Real’s Interim CEO (for 6 months). Sophie brings over 20 years’ experience in the charity sector & her own #LivedExperience.
Find out more on our (new!) website: real.org.uk/2025/12/02/welco…
ALT Photo of Sophie smiling at the camera. She has a blonde bob haircut and is wearing a black dress.
1
3
3
90
Real retweeted
31 Dec 2025
#DisabilityActivism
In 2025 we saw many younger disabled people getting involved in activism for the first time
Collective organising and resisting the government.
We’ve more work ahead of us
Get ready for 2026
bigissue.com/opinion/disable…
1
39
94
1,929
Real retweeted
31 Dec 2025
Huge congratulations to @RachaelMaskell on being awarded campaign of the year by Parliament Politics for her resistance to cuts to Personal Independence Payments & UC health element.
Thank you for having the backs of disabled people every year #CareNotCuts
ALT Rachael Maskell being handed a plaque by a gentleman in a room in the parliamentary estate.
14
56
188
3,973
Real retweeted
17 Oct 2025
🚨How to keep up to date with our work!
Subscribe to fortnightly e-news: disabilityrightsuk.org/sign-…
💥Socials
Facebook: facebook.com/disabilityright…
LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/company/disa…
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/disrightsuk…
Instagram: instagram.com/disrights_uk/?…
TikTok: tiktok.com/@disrightsuk
9
18
20
2,660
Happy New Year from everyone at Real!
As we step into a new year, we want to say a huge thank you to our volunteers for the incredible support over the past year. We’re so grateful for everything you’ve helped us achieve together.
Want to volunteer with us in #2026?👇🏽
⏰ Only 6 days left to apply for our volunteer roles!
Make an impact and join our team. If you are interested in volunteer roles email jobs@real.org.uk
#volunteer #accesstojustice
1
1
2
41
Volunteer with us in the #NewYear!
⏰ Only 4 days left to apply for our spring volunteer roles! If you’re passionate about disability rights, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 bit.ly/491umvV
#DisabilityRights #DisabledPeople #Volunteering #AccessToJustice
37
Real retweeted
30 Dec 2025
Delays and cuts to Access to Work support are pushing Disabled people out of their jobs. We need to speak out and tell MPs that cuts aren't the way to help people into work.
Let's keep Disabled people in the picture.
Contact your MP: buff.ly/x2PsH04
ALT A photo of two people working at a desk. One is framed as if in a Polaroid photo. Text below them says "Let's keep Disabled people in the picture. Save Access to Work."
2
24
44
1,104
Have you or someone you love been subjected to a disability hate crime? Our independent advocates are available for free to help you understand your rights and to explore available options for you moving forward.
Contact us at real.advocacy@real.org.uk or call 020 7001 2177
1/2
ALT Disability Hate Crime Advocacy. We provide specialist advice and support for people who experience violence, abuse, or harassment because of their disability.CATCH Real's speech bubble logo. real.advocacy@real.org.uk, 020 70012170
1
1
1
48
2/2 We provide specialist advice and support for people who experience violence, abuse, or harassment because of their #disability.
Get in touch to find out more👆🏾
Or visit our website: bit.ly/48QTCDM
#DisabledPeople #HateCrime
30
⏰ Only 6 days left to apply for our volunteer roles!
Make an impact and join our team. If you are interested in volunteer roles email jobs@real.org.uk
#volunteer #accesstojustice
76
Meet Eva Gennrich Arias 👋
A double major in International Studies & Human Rights at Trinity College, Eva joined us as an Engagement & Advocacy intern through the Foundation for International Education.
ALT Our volunteer Eva standing in front of a stone castle with a crowd of people in background
1
62
🎄 Holiday Opening Hours 🎄
Jack Dash House will be closed to the public from 22 Dec–5 Jan. Services will continue remotely with reduced staffing, so response times may be longer.
Real will be closed on 25 Dec, 26 Dec & 1 Jan.
ALT light blue image with text with christmas wreath and berries on corners of image
1
31
Meet Denisa, with a background in EU Law, Languages, and a Master’s in International Business Law, she joined Real as an Advocacy Assistant while preparing for the SQE.
Her experience?
👉Real-life legal work
👉Stronger skills
👉Greater confidence
Want the same? Apply now!
ALT Photo of our volunteer Denisa on left hand side
1
1
2
152
Check out our website for current roles and complete your application pack or contact us on jobs@real.org.uk for a volunteer pack.
⏰ Deadline: 4 January 2026 at 23:59
Apply now and start your journey with Real!
#Volunteering
1
32
Real retweeted
8 Dec 2025
Following on from the budget, it was announced by the chancellor that there were to be changes to the current Motability Scheme.
For clarification, the Motability Foundation have put together the following FAQ in the hope of clarifying the situation.
news.motability.co.uk/scheme…
5
38
63
3,923