![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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COVID-19 resources
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![2 June 2020 In response to the CQC data on deaths of people with a Learning Disability and/or autism ARC England Director Lisa Lenton has issued the following statement: The Care Quality […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ARC-England-logo-195x110.gif "ARC England statement on CQC data showing a sharp increase in deaths of people with a learning disability and/or autism")
ARC England statement on CQC data showing a sharp increase in deaths of people with a learning disability and/or autism
Posted on June 2, 2020 | No Comments2 June 2020 In response to the CQC data on deaths of people with a Learning Disability and/or autism ARC England Director Lisa Lenton has issued the following statement: The Care Quality […] -
“Together we can do great things” ARC Director Lisa Lenton writes for Driven By Health With Care magazine
Posted on May 22, 2020 | No CommentsDownload article as a PDF Read the complete current issue of Driven By Health With Care -
![15 May 2020 ARC England is alarmed by the figures for the deaths of people with learning disabilities (published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and released by the […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screenshot-2020-05-14-at-12.39.02-195x110.png "ARC England’s response to ONS/CQC data showing a marked increase in deaths of people with learning disabilities and/or autism during the COVID-19 outbreak")
ARC England’s response to ONS/CQC data showing a marked increase in deaths of people with learning disabilities and/or autism during the COVID-19 outbreak
Posted on May 15, 2020 | No Comments15 May 2020 ARC England is alarmed by the figures for the deaths of people with learning disabilities (published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and released by the […] -
![Hello, It’s been a week of many conversations about testing; between Government departments, ministers and within the Task and Finish group I am involved in. In particular, this week saw […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/united-nations-covid-19-response-m6OZNfmo2Dk-unsplash-e1589468183654-195x110.jpg "Testing times: ARC England update from Lisa Lenton")
Testing times: ARC England update from Lisa Lenton
Posted on May 14, 2020 | No CommentsHello, It’s been a week of many conversations about testing; between Government departments, ministers and within the Task and Finish group I am involved in. In particular, this week saw […] -
![A new dedicated app for the adult social care workforce in England has been launched to support staff on-the-go through the coronavirus pandemic. The CARE branded app comes in response […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/s-o-c-i-a-l-c-u-t-U2GqTMLGRi8-unsplash-e1588838447912-195x100.jpg "Care Workforce social care workers’ app launched")
Care Workforce social care workers’ app launched
Posted on May 7, 2020 | No CommentsA new dedicated app for the adult social care workforce in England has been launched to support staff on-the-go through the coronavirus pandemic. The CARE branded app comes in response […] -
![We are delighted to launch our new Independent Advocacy Level 2 Award Distance Learning Pack and accompanying Workbook. The distance learning pack is ideal for anyone wanting to understand the basic principles of independent advocacy and its […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Independent-Advocacy-195x110.png "New! Distance Learning: Level 2 Award Independent Advocacy")
New! Distance Learning: Level 2 Award Independent Advocacy
Posted on April 17, 2020 | No CommentsWe are delighted to launch our new Independent Advocacy Level 2 Award Distance Learning Pack and accompanying Workbook. The distance learning pack is ideal for anyone wanting to understand the basic principles of independent advocacy and its […]
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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.
