Welcome to ARC
ARC (Association for Real Change) is a membership organisation, which supports providers of services to people with a learning disability.
We provide a range of services such as high quality information, networking opportunities, training and publications, and CRB checks.
ARC is committed to promoting best practice within the learning disability sector and we work with others such as the Department of Health, Skills for Care, and Big Lottery Fund through a range of projects.
ARC works in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
ARC Events
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Making it Personal for Everyone Workshop: 8 May 2012
09 February 2012 3:06 PM | No Comments -
Housing and Support Options Workshop: 13 March 2012
09 February 2012 10:25 AM | No Comments -
Devon Branch Meeting: 20 March 2012
09 February 2012 9:55 AM | No Comments -
South Coast Branch Meeting: 16 March 2012
09 February 2012 9:36 AM | No Comments -
Thames Valley Branch Meeting: 8 March 2012
08 February 2012 10:22 AM | No Comments -
Cornwall Branch Meeting: 28 February 2012
07 February 2012 4:46 PM | No Comments
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News
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ARC Safety Net: Free Friend or Fake CD
Order your copy of the Safety Net CD Friend or Fake Training resource.
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CRB and ISA to merge
CRB and ISA to merge as part of the Protection of Freedoms Bill.
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Opportunities for our members in 2012
Planned events for 2012.
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Focus Competition Winners 2011
See the winning photographs from ARC’s Focus Competition 2011.
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CQC publishes first reports from Learning Disability Review
First five Learning Disability Review reports released by the Care Quality Commission.
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ARC Safety Net: Free Friend or Fake CD
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Bringing people together
Our diverse community of member organisations have the opportunity to network, share good practice and get advice from each other.
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Quality information
The Information Service for members including access to the members email forum for sharing best practice and guidance.
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Innovative projects
We regularly work in partnership with funders such as Skills for Care, the Department of Health and Big Lottery Fund.
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Building the workforce
Through the ARC Training Services, Consultancy Services, Disclosure Service and discounts for ARC Members.
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Training Services
Providing training packages and qualifications relevant to the learning disability and health and social care sectors.
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ARC Information Service
Providing information to members in a variety of ways including e-newsletters and the ARC E-zine.
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CRB Disclosure Service
Supporting both large and small employers throughout the UK to carry out the full range of criminal record checks.
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Consultancy
Training products and services tailor-made to meet your individual organisational needs.
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Devon Branch Meeting: 20 March 2012
Posted on February 9, 2012 | No CommentsFuture networking. How will the financial crisis in Torbay affect your service? -
South Coast Branch Meeting: 16 March 2012
Posted on February 9, 2012 | No CommentsWhat does a ‘good’ service look like? -
Thames Valley Branch Meeting: 8 March 2012
Posted on February 8, 2012 | No CommentsIntensive Interaction in day services – What long term effects? -
Cornwall Branch Meeting: 28 February 2012
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No CommentsFuture networking. How can you continue to benefit from peer support and get the information you need?











