![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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![Visits outside care homes This week, the Department for Health and Social care confirmed further changes to the guidance in relation to overnight visits outside the care home. ARC England […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Additional-2_Walk-195x110.jpg "ARC England News and Views: 17th June 2021")
ARC England News and Views: 17th June 2021
Posted on June 17, 2021 | No CommentsVisits outside care homes This week, the Department for Health and Social care confirmed further changes to the guidance in relation to overnight visits outside the care home. ARC England […] -
![An ARC England recruitment and retention member survey has found that learning disability providers are operating with staff vacancy rates of up to 25% of their total workforce and they […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Additional-3_Sewing-195x110.jpg "ARC England survey results: Worrying picture for adult social care workforce recruitment and retention")
ARC England survey results: Worrying picture for adult social care workforce recruitment and retention
Posted on June 10, 2021 | No CommentsAn ARC England recruitment and retention member survey has found that learning disability providers are operating with staff vacancy rates of up to 25% of their total workforce and they […] -
![Statement from ARC England Director Clive Parry 27th May 2021 On 31st May 2011, when the BBC Panorama programme used undercover filming to expose the abuse of people with a […]](https://arcuk.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Statement-by-ARC-195x110.png "Where are we now? 10 years since BBC Panorama exposed abuse of individuals with learning disabilities, autism or both at Winterbourne View Hospital")
Where are we now? 10 years since BBC Panorama exposed abuse of individuals with learning disabilities, autism or both at Winterbourne View Hospital
Posted on May 27, 2021 | No CommentsStatement from ARC England Director Clive Parry 27th May 2021 On 31st May 2011, when the BBC Panorama programme used undercover filming to expose the abuse of people with a […] -
ARC England Statement on DHSC Consultation about Mandatory Staff Covid Vaccination
Posted on April 20, 2021 | No CommentsClive Parry, ARC England Director 19th April 2021 ARC England has been in discussion with our members in anticipation of the Department for Health and Social Care’s consultation about mandatory […] -
![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 […]
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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.
