![We believe that people with learning disabilities: should be listened to, respected and treated equitably should be fully included in all decisions that affect them should be involved in the […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ARC-Values-305x110.png "ARC’s Values")
![The Association for Real Change is a membership organisation supporting anyone who is involved in the planning or delivery of support or services for people with a learning disability. Our […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/LD-week-2012-640-305x110.png "ARC’s Mission")
![ARC’s Strategic Aims 1. Support and develop We will support and develop the continual improvement of practice to help individuals and organisations to reach their potential. 2. Connect and Liaise […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Building-the-Workforce-305x110.jpg "ARC’s Strategic Aims")
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ARC Projects
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![Following our Active Support project in 2018, funded by Skills for Care’s Workforce Development Innovation Fund, we are pleased to share the resources which were produced for organisations to download […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ARC-England-Active-Support-Information-Pack-36x36.png "Active Support Project 2018 Resources")
Active Support Project 2018 Resources
14 August 2019 9:53 AM | No CommentsFollowing our Active Support project in 2018, funded by Skills for Care’s Workforce Development Innovation Fund, we are pleased to share the resources which were produced for organisations to download […]
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Us Too Project Update: Women with learning disabilities standing up to domestic abuse
31 May 2019 12:56 PM | No Comments'Us Too' is a two-year user-led project, funded by Comic Relief, on domestic abuse and learning disability/autism, which is taking place in Cornwall and Devon.
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Resources from the Get SMART (Social Media Awareness and Resilience Training) Project
27 February 2019 1:09 PM | No CommentsDownload the resources from our Get SMART (Social Media Awareness and Resilience Training) project and support young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to keep safe from grooming for extremism via social media.
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Get SMART Project
03 April 2018 9:13 AM | No CommentsFind out more about our user-led awareness and training project for people with learning disabilities and/or autism, to help to keep them safe from grooming for extremism via social media.
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Helping Each Other: Sexual Exploitation project Training Materials
19 May 2016 12:50 PM | No CommentsDownload the free resources from ARC's Helping Each Other project.
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Speak up for Autism project
07 April 2016 11:26 AM | No CommentsARC England has just completed a joint project, funded by Skills for Care's Workforce Development Innovation Fund (WDIF), with the 'Speak up for Autism' group.
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Online Introduction to Active Support workshops available to book now
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![British Journal of Learning Disabilities Published Paper: Internet safety, online radicalisation and young people with learning disabilities The increased time spent online during the pandemic makes this report, which has […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ARC-News-small.gif "Published Paper: Internet safety, online radicalisation and young people with learning disabilities")
Published Paper: Internet safety, online radicalisation and young people with learning disabilities
Posted on February 18, 2021 | No CommentsBritish Journal of Learning Disabilities Published Paper: Internet safety, online radicalisation and young people with learning disabilities The increased time spent online during the pandemic makes this report, which has […] -
![ARC England calls for rapid Lateral Flow Device testing to be implemented across all care and support staff Our members support adults with learning disabilities, autism or both who […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-2021-02-15-at-16.24.11-195x110.png "ARC England calls for rapid Lateral Flow Device testing to be implemented across all care and support staff")
ARC England calls for rapid Lateral Flow Device testing to be implemented across all care and support staff
Posted on February 15, 2021 | No CommentsARC England calls for rapid Lateral Flow Device testing to be implemented across all care and support staff Our members support adults with learning disabilities, autism or both who […] -
![Clive Parry, ARC England Director 4th February 2021 The most recent published data by NHS Digital learning-disability-services-statistics reports that there are 2055 people in inpatient care in England, a small […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Additional-4_Cooking-1-e1612438490651-195x100.jpeg "Blog: ARC England welcomes renewed focus on supporting people with a learning disability to move out of locked settings and into their own homes")
Blog: ARC England welcomes renewed focus on supporting people with a learning disability to move out of locked settings and into their own homes
Posted on February 4, 2021 | No CommentsClive Parry, ARC England Director 4th February 2021 The most recent published data by NHS Digital learning-disability-services-statistics reports that there are 2055 people in inpatient care in England, a small […] -
![29th January 2021 The joint statement issued on 26th January by the Department of Health and Social Care, Public Health England, the Care Quality Commission and the Association of Directors […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Statement-by-ARC-195x110.png "ARC England’s Response to the joint statement issued 26th January 2021 by the DHSC, PHE, CQC and ADPH")
ARC England’s Response to the joint statement issued 26th January 2021 by the DHSC, PHE, CQC and ADPH
Posted on January 29, 2021 | No Comments29th January 2021 The joint statement issued on 26th January by the Department of Health and Social Care, Public Health England, the Care Quality Commission and the Association of Directors […] -
![14th January 2021 For many of ARC’s members, 2020 was the toughest year in living memory and whilst the vaccine does seem to represent some light at the end of the […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Clive-phone-195x110.jpeg "Is this the hardest stage of the pandemic? How we are supporting ARC members in 2021")
Is this the hardest stage of the pandemic? How we are supporting ARC members in 2021
Posted on January 14, 2021 | No Comments14th January 2021 For many of ARC’s members, 2020 was the toughest year in living memory and whilst the vaccine does seem to represent some light at the end of the […] -
![ARC England endorses this vital campaign begun by our member Autism at Kingwood and led by its CEO Kate Allen. Social care pay is a central pillar of the reforms proposed by […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/betterpay195-195x98.jpg "ARC England supports #BetterPay4SocialCare campaign by member Autism At Kingwood")
ARC England supports #BetterPay4SocialCare campaign by member Autism At Kingwood
Posted on November 11, 2020 | No CommentsARC England endorses this vital campaign begun by our member Autism at Kingwood and led by its CEO Kate Allen. Social care pay is a central pillar of the reforms proposed by […]
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ARC’s Vision
Real change that puts people with learning disabilities at the centre of decision-making, and in the heart of their communities. Download the ARC UK Strategic Vision 2016-2020
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ARC’s Values
We believe that people with learning disabilities: should be listened to, respected and treated equitably should be fully included in all decisions that affect them should be involved in the […]
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ARC’s Mission
The Association for Real Change is a membership organisation supporting anyone who is involved in the planning or delivery of support or services for people with a learning disability. Our […]
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ARC’s Strategic Aims
ARC’s Strategic Aims 1. Support and develop We will support and develop the continual improvement of practice to help individuals and organisations to reach their potential. 2. Connect and Liaise […]
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ARC Disclosure Service
ARC offer an online service for DBS and AccessNI checks and a paper-based service for Scotland’s PVG Scheme, supporting employers throughout the UK to carry out criminal record checks.
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Training Services, Qualifications and Publications
Providing training packages and qualifications relevant to the learning disability and health and social care sectors.
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Information Service
Providing information to members in a variety of ways including e-newsletters.
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Consultancy
Training products and services tailor-made to meet your individual organisational needs.
