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The membership association for learning disability and autism support providers. Ask us about membership, training, DBS checks, qualifications, Active Support and research. Changing thinking, changing practice, changing lives.
Meet your MCA and DoLS responsibilities with our Workshop for Trainers in Adult Social Care 24 & 26 March 2026.
Book your places: bit.ly/4aOWNhB
Photo: Tauseef Iqbal & Support Worker Patrick Hall out for a walk. (Thanks to our member Community Integrated Care)
🔊 Rod from ARC England is co-presenting a workshop at the LDE Conference in Birmingham on March 4!
They will present the findings from the ARC Research Unit’s ‘Our Lives’ project - which saw 25 supported people being trained up as peer researchers.
See the project report here - bit.ly/4awhdvt
Advocacy is stronger when we work together!
We believe real change happens when people are not just heard — but listened to! We’re proud of Together 4 Change group - a place where supported people can come together to talk about things that matter 🌟
👉 Find out more and get involved: bit.ly/4amHIDA
At its heart, advocacy is about dignity, respect, and ensuring people are heard — especially when it matters most.
🎓 Introducing the ARC Advocacy Recognition Certificate
🌟 Invest in recognition. Invest in rights. Invest in quality advocacy.
👉 bit.ly/3Mfr5AF
👉 qualifications@arcuk.org.uk
🚀 New Skills. New Opportunities. New Financial Year.
Don’t Let This Years's Budget Go to Waste!
ARC England is excited to launch our new 2026 training courses designed to empower professionals across the social care sector.
✨ Expert-led
✨ Sector-informed
👉 bit.ly/3MNchJx
👉 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
...and more amazing feedback from attendees at your loss and bereavement workshop!
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Another wk with lots of variety, from hosting an #oral #health & #dementia webinar (recording here: youtu.be/bBl23inUhEE?...) to co-delivering @arcengland.bsky.social @meetmacintyre.bsky.social #Loss & #Bereavement training with the lovely Jess & @nicolapayne21.bsky.social - youtu.be/8S2YGMzyEIo?...
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ARC England Director Sam Leonard responds to news the DWP boss will step down amid continued scrutiny of their handling of Carer’s Allowance.
Samantha said, “The Carer’s Allowance crisis highlights serious flaws in our welfare system, like inadequate safeguards and poor communication
bit.ly/4r8IREz
💰 Unspent 25/26 training budget doesn’t have to mean rushed decisions!
ARC England delivers co-produced, award winning high-impact training that supports performance, compliance, and long-term capability.
Make it count with ARC!
👉https://bit.ly/3O0vLe7
📞 01246 555043
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
Yesterday, our Director Sam, took part in filming for Channel 5. After her husband passed away, Sam joined The Widow Collective, a community dedicated to connecting people who truly understand the complex emotions that come with loss.
We’re incredibly proud of Sam for sharing her experience.
🎗️ Today is #TimeToTalkDay 2026
At ARC England, we believe that open conversations about mental health help create healthier, more inclusive workplaces and communities.
It doesn’t have to be complicated. Let’s use today as a reminder to keep mental health conversations open, supportive, & ongoing 💙
A great meeting this morning with Toby Perkins MP, focused on working together to better support people with learning disabilities and ensure their voices and experiences are heard across the NHS.
👀 More to come - watch this space!
💥 New Training dates available!
Popular sessions fill up fast, but there is still time to reserve your place.
Get in touch to explore our workshop options or discuss a fully customised programme tailored to your organisation’s needs.
👉 bit.ly/4pqz0tm
📞 01246 555043
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
🌟 Adult learning disability day services change lives.
Join ARC England and be part of a national network shaping the future of day opportunities.
Representation • Support • Influence
Learn more about membership
👉 bit.ly/4sx8Lmz
🙏Photo credit to our wonderful members WINDWARD DAY SERVICES
⭐ Make 2026 the year your team is fully equipped with the skills and confidence to deliver safe, person-centred care!
🧠 Assessing Medication Competence in Social Care - Still Time to Book !
Contact us on 01246 555043, or email bookings@arcuk.org.uk
Still got 2025 budget to use?
Don’t waste it—invest it.
🎓 Training & qualifications
📈 Real outcomes
🤝 Trusted delivery
Choose ARC England.
👉 bit.ly/4pqz0tm
📞 01246 555043
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
#SpendItSmart #LearningAndDevelopment #ARCEngland
The Campaign for Real Care wants to change things. Everyone deserves quality care. Supporters include @accesssocialcare.bsky.social @disabledgreens.bsky.social @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social @arcengland.bsky.social Does your organisation want to sign the charter? www.campaignrealcare.org/charter
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"For such a tough subject to talk/learn about it was delivered perfectly. Death and loss is sensitive subject but it was delivered sensitively yet in depth."
Places are available to book on to this fantastic co-produced award-winning workshop: bit.ly/3N53PVY
🥁Upcoming opportunity to work with me🥁
11 Feb 2026: Loss & Bereavement Training with the fantastic Jess & @nicolapayne21.bsky.social for @arcengland.bsky.social @meetmacintyre.bsky.social
👀Watch our mini film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S2Y...
Sign up: arcengland.org.uk/supporting-p...
We also welcome anyone who wants to support the work of the ARC England Learning Disability Research Unit: arcengland.org.uk/re...
We hope to see you in 2026!
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Want to join us? We offer membership for individuals, providers and care associations: arcengland.org.uk/me...
If you are supported by one of our members you can join our advocacy group Together4Change: arcengland.org.uk/to...
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We don't do New Years resolutions at ARC England.
We just carry on doing what we think is important and that's trying to make a difference in the lives of people with a learning disability and autistic people.
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Our friends at Ambitious About Autism have come up with a very helpful list of tips to help make everyone's Christmas enjoyable, no matter what your sensory needs are.
www.ambitiousaboutau... 3/3
But for autistic people the change in routines, different food and surprise gifts can be challenging and exhausting, and sometimes leads to feelings of overwhelm and stress. 2/3
24.12.2025 13:46 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0For many of us, Christmas is a time to take a break, get together with family and friends, and perhaps experience a few surprises... 1/3
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All of us at ARC England wish you a merry Christmas and a peaceful 2026 🎄
The ARC England office closes at 12pm on Christmas Eve and reopens on Monday 5 January 2026 at 9am.
Had to share this link as well so you can hear from some of the Our Social Lives team who chat about how the Steering Group worked. @auragirl.bsky.social @carterjenny16.bsky.social @learningdiseng.bsky.social @arcengland.bsky.social
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The wonderful Our Social Lives Project with
@paradigmuk.bsky.social and @learningdiseng.bsky.social
An amazing team of people!
💡 Save yourself a task for January!
Why not book your 2026 training now with us?
Popular sessions fill up fast, so its the perfect time to reserve your place.
☎️ Get in touch to explore options or discuss a programme tailored to your needs.
👉 bit.ly/4pqz0tm
📞 01246 555043
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
Brilliant resource to help you plan what you would like to say in meetings
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