![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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*NEW* Online Introduction to Active Support workshops – 4 dates available to book now!
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![Mental Health in Learning Disability: ARC online virtual training course in association with The Estia Centre, part of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) What is mental health? How […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/maud-estia-logo195-195x92.jpg "*New!* Online virtual training course: Mental Health in Learning Disability, 9.45am-1pm, Wednesday 21st October 2020")
*New!* Online virtual training course: Mental Health in Learning Disability, 9.45am-1pm, Wednesday 21st October 2020
Posted on September 16, 2020 | No CommentsMental Health in Learning Disability: ARC online virtual training course in association with The Estia Centre, part of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) What is mental health? How […] -
![As you may be aware, as of Friday 28th August I will be moving on from my role as the ARC England Director, after a rewarding 6 years. I would […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Lisa-3.png "Final thoughts from ARC England Director Lisa Lenton")
Final thoughts from ARC England Director Lisa Lenton
Posted on August 27, 2020 | No CommentsAs you may be aware, as of Friday 28th August I will be moving on from my role as the ARC England Director, after a rewarding 6 years. I would […] -
*New* Online Introduction to Active Support Workshops
Posted on August 19, 2020 | No Comments*NEW* Online Introduction to Active Support workshops - 4 dates available to book now! -
![Care homes and other social care services could face a ‘staffing blackhole’ if temporary arrangements are not introduced to manage the initial impact of the Government’s Immigration Bill, the leaders […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screenshot-2020-07-09-at-09.03.23-195x110.png "Immigration proposals could create workforce cliff-edge for social care, warn national bodies")
Immigration proposals could create workforce cliff-edge for social care, warn national bodies
Posted on July 9, 2020 | No CommentsCare homes and other social care services could face a ‘staffing blackhole’ if temporary arrangements are not introduced to manage the initial impact of the Government’s Immigration Bill, the leaders […] -
Lisa Lenton’s blog: Boris Johnson care home comments – gaffe or calculated opportunity to shift blame?
Posted on July 8, 2020 | No CommentsBlog update from ARC Director Lisa Lenton July 2020 Since the last edition of Real People there have been many developments – both steps forward and steps back… the testing […] -
New! Online Training: Supporting Medication in Social Care Settings for Trainers (previously known as Train the Trainer)
Posted on July 5, 2020 | No CommentsNext course dates available to book now: 7/8 September.
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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.
