Our work

What is ARC?

ARC is a forward thinking National Charity with a dedication to promoting REAL CHANGE in the learning disability sector.
Our members are the key to achieving this.

What does ARC do?

ARC supports members in a multitude of ways. It provides access to information; services and advice; training and an enormous background of collective experience and practical knowledge applicable to everyday problems.

We bring people together; our diverse community of member organisations have the opportunity to network, share good practice and get advice from each other.
Provide Quality Information; including access to the members email forum for sharing best practice and guidance.
Manage Innovative Projects; we regularly work in partnership with funders such as Skills for Care, the Department of Health and Big Lottery Fund.
Help to build the workforce: through training, developing qualifications and programmes and providing support

Services

We offer a range of Services for ARC Members:

ARC NI Disclosure Service - carrying out full Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), Disclosure Scotland and Access NI checks.
Information service – Keeping members in touch with developements in the health and social care sector, learning disability and government.
Consultancy Service – Enabling members to draw upon ARC’s knowledge and expertise to improve their services
Training Service – Providing quality training packages, programmes and the latest qualifications.

Networking

Joining ARC puts you in contact with organisations providing services to people with a learning disability throughout the UK.

Representation

ARC has representatives on a range of bodies at both a local, regional and national level including the Learning Disability Coalition and the Care Providers Alliance.