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The second in a series of Real Change Challenges for the learning disability sector. It identifies the challenges that people with learning disability face and what steps providers can take to address them.
Launch of the Real Change Challenge: Mate Crime

The second in a series of Real Change Challenges for the learning disability sector. It identifies the challenges that people with learning disability face and what steps providers can take to address them.

2012-13 was a fantastic year for Workforce Development Funding, we're delighted to say we've distributed over £1million to our training partners.
Over £1million Distributed!

2012-13 was a fantastic year for Workforce Development Funding, we’re delighted to say we’ve distributed over £1million to our training partners.

ARC/RLO Conference exploring issues around learning disability provision, followed by question time chaired by <strong>David Brindle</strong> of The Guardian. <strong>London, 3 July 2013</strong>
Less money, better outcomes, sound values? Conference

ARC/RLO Conference exploring issues around learning disability provision, followed by question time chaired by David Brindle of The Guardian. London, 3 July 2013

Book your FREE place on the ARC and RLO Conference to look at practicalities of delivering support that facilitates independence for people with complex needs.<strong> Bristol, 26 June 2013</strong>
Complex interaction – Who’s challenging who? Conference

Book your FREE place on the ARC and RLO Conference to look at practicalities of delivering support that facilitates independence for people with complex needs. Bristol, 26 June 2013

Access WDF funding through us to pay for your completed QCF units. We can pay £15 per QCF credit this year!
Workforce Development Funding 2013/2014

Access WDF funding through us to pay for your completed QCF units. We can pay £15 per QCF credit this year!

Real Change for People with a Learning Disability
  • Association for Real Change is committed to promoting change in the social care sector. We believe one of the key ways to achieve this is to build a highly skilled...

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  • Association for Real Change’s mission is to champion the development of high quality person-centred services, providing choice, control, independence, dignity and respect for everyone with a learning disability within the...

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  • As a membership organisation, Association for Real Change is committed to supporting providers of services to people with a learning disability. We provide a wide range of services such as...

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What we do
  • Our diverse community of member organisations have the opportunity to network, share good practice and get advice from each other.
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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.

  • The Information Service for members including access to the members email forum for sharing best practice and guidance.0August 29, 2010

    Quality information

    The Information Service for members including access to the members email forum for sharing best practice and guidance.

  • We regularly work in partnership with funders such as Skills for Care, the Department of Health and Big Lottery Fund.0August 29, 2010

    Innovative projects

    We regularly work in partnership with funders such as Skills for Care, the Department of Health and Big Lottery Fund.

  • Through the ARC Training Services, Consultancy Services, Disclosure Service and discounts for our Members.0August 29, 2010

    Building the workforce

    Through the ARC Training Services, Consultancy Services, Disclosure Service and discounts for our Members.

ARC Services
  • Providing training packages and qualifications relevant to the learning disability and health and social care sectors.0July 13, 2011

    Training Services

    Providing training packages and qualifications relevant to the learning disability and health and social care sectors.

  • Providing information to members in a variety of ways including e-newsletters.0July 13, 2011

    Information Service

    Providing information to members in a variety of ways including e-newsletters.

  • Supporting both large and small employers throughout the UK to carry out the full range of criminal record checks.0July 13, 2011

    Disclosure Service

    Supporting both large and small employers throughout the UK to carry out the full range of criminal record checks.

  • Training products and services tailor-made to meet your individual organisational needs.0July 13, 2011

    Consultancy

    Training products and services tailor-made to meet your individual organisational needs.

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  • Welcome to Association for Real Change

    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, learning disability training, qualifications, publications, and Disclosure checks.

    Association for Real Change 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.

    Association for Real Change works in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

  • Some of our current Members
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      Life Path Trust 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://tobyhomes.org.uk/
      Anthony Toby Homes Trust 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.apasenth.org.uk/
      Apasenth 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.reachthecharity.org.uk/
      Trident Reach the People Charity 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.thebroadgroup.co.uk/
      The Broad Group 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.stoneywoodcare.co.uk/
      Stoneywood Care Services 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.southdownhousing.org/
      Southdown Housing Association 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.saltershill.org.uk/
      Salter's Hill 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.roc-uk.org/
      ROC 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.reallifeoptions.org/
      Real Life Options (RLO) 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.pepenbury.info/
      Pepenbury 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.orionecare.org/
      Orione Care 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.autism.org.uk/
      National Autistic Society (NAS) 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.midwaycaregroup.co.uk/
      Midway Care Group 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.mcfarlanehomes.org/
      McFarlane Homes 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.homefieldcollege.ac.uk/
      Homefield College 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.hft.org.uk/
      HFT 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.halashomes.co.uk/
      Halas Homes 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.fisherhealthcare.co.uk/
      Fisher Healthcare Ltd 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.dimensions-uk.org/
      Dimensions 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.personalisedsupport.co.uk/UI/Content/Content.aspx?ID=9
      NCHA 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.excell-home-care.co.uk/
      Excell Home Care Ltd 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.chescombetrust.co.uk/
      Chescombe Trust 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://www.voyagecare.com/
      Voyage Care 
    • 5000 slideleft false 60 bottom 30 http://wilfward.org.uk/
      Wilf Ward Family Trust 
  • News
    • Imminent changes to DBS due 17 June 2013 – what you need to know

      DBS Update Service live on 17 June 2013, plus changes to the ‘position applied for’ field, and applicant-only certificates.

    • #RCCMateCrime Tweets

      Tweets from the launch of the Real Change Challenge: Mate Crime

    • Launch of the Real Change Challenge: Mate Crime

      The second in a series of Real Change Challenges for the learning disability sector. It identifies the challenges that people with learning disability face and what steps providers can take to address them.

    • Over £1million Distributed!

      2012-13 was a fantastic year for Workforce Development Funding, we’re delighted to say we’ve distributed over £1million to our training partners.

  • Events
    • Network Meeting – Special Meeting: Neglect and Governance on June 17, 2013 10:30 am
    • Complex interaction – Who’s challenging who? Conference on June 26, 2013 9:30 am
    • Less money, better outcomes, sound values? The Paradox of Learning Disability Provision Conference on July 3, 2013 10:00 am
  • ARC on Twitter
    • Disclosure & Barring Service announce Update Service will go live on 17 June 2013 http://t.co/Avuf2SpNIv via @arcuk_org 19 hours ago

    • RT @MarkLeverNAS: Delighted that NAS have two more autism free school applications approved in Lambeth and Cheshire East. https://t.co/aOzR… 2 days ago

    • Life Path Trust, Coventry are recruiting for a Director of Operations. See ARC Members' Job Listings for details: http://t.co/6612dMLRhf 2 days ago

    • More tickets released today for the ARC/RLO Conference Complex interaction – Who’s challenging who? Bristol, 26 June http://t.co/p8io7JXJZO 2 days ago

    • Less money, better outcomes, sound values? The Paradox of Learning Disability Provision Conference http://t.co/Ta9zgdC8Nc via @arcuk_org 2 days ago

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