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Today is Stress Awareness Day. In adult social care staff work in demanding environments, often putting the needs of others first. That's why ARC England is running our Developing Emotional Resilience for Managers workshop on 4 December 2026. Find out more : 👉 arcengland.org.uk/developing-e...

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO BOOK – Supporting Medication in Social Care Settings for Trainers! Help your staff support people safely, confidently and consistently. 📅 12 & 13 November 2026 🕙 10am–12.30pm each day 💻 Online via Zoom 👉 Find out more and book your place: arcengland.org.uk/supporting-m...

The difference ARC makes – changing thinking, changing practice, changing lives. Our latest ARC UK Impact Report 2025–26 highlights the difference our work is making throughout the UK. Get in touch and discover the difference being part of ARC can make. 🌐 arcengland.org.uk

The digital progress made by people with learning disabilities during COVID-19 is at risk of being undone, according to our joint research with the Good Things Foundation and @arcengland.bsky.social Read more: https://bit.ly/4yQrnQB

Digital skills gained during COVID-19 at risk of being lost for people with learning disabilities

New policy briefing highlights need for long-term support after digital inclusion initiatives introduced during pandemic

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📢 Latest News! 👉 Co-designed and co-delivered learning disability and dementia training launched by ARC England and MacIntyre buff.ly/iGNKlmI - @meetmacintyre.bsky.social @arcengland.bsky.social 👉Doncaster to have 2026-2031 dementia strategy buff.ly/Mkv1sgy #news #dementia

New research from Manchester Metropolitan University, ARC England and the Good Things Foundation highlights an important issue: the digital skills people with learning disabilities developed during the pandemic are at risk of being lost without ongoing support. 🔗 www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Are you a Care Association interested in connecting and strengthening your voice in social care? We’d love to invite you to attend our next meeting on 15 December to meet us and learn more about what we do. There’s no obligation to sign up it is an opportunity to find out more - bit.ly/4jLyLJe

Medication safety starts with confident, competent staff! ARC England has 2 upcoming workshops to help organisations strengthen medication practice 👩‍🏫 Supporting Medication in Social Care Settings for Trainers 📅 12 & 13 Nov 👥 Supporting Medication in Social Care Settings for Managers 📅 17 & 18 Nov

It's not too late to sign up to this evenings families panel session - family members will be exploring what is working well and helping people with learning disabilities and their families to lead better lives and what needs to change in the next 10 years... Sign up here: tinyurl.com/3vu5hmpn

Active Support is one of our specialisms. Helping you turn it into everyday practice is what we do. We understand every organisation is different, so we start by exploring your needs, challenges and goals. 🤝 Start with a FREE initial consultation with our Active Support Lead. 👉 bit.ly/3UD1LZh

💬 Every voice deserves to be heard. Could you help make that happen? Whether you’re starting your journey as an independent advocate, or already supporting people, the ARC Independent Advocacy Recognition Certificate can help you gain recognition for your skills. 👉http s://bit.ly/4s4Sp4Z

⏰ LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! Do you support people with a learning disability who are living with dementia? There’s still time to join our Learning Disability & Dementia training, starting 20 October, with the second session on 3 November 2026. arcengland.org.uk/learning-dis...

Learning Disability and Dementia: Best Practice Support – Co-Produced Interactive Online Training - 20 October & 3 November 2026 - ARC England

Dates: 20 October and 3 November 2026 Time: 9am - 1pm (both days) Cost: £130 (ARC members) | £150 (Non-ARC … Read More

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September is World Alzheimer’s Month — and as it draws to a close it's an opportunity to raise awareness of dementia, challenge stigma and recognise the impact it has on people, families and communities. 👉 Find out more about the training and upcoming dates: arcengland.org.uk/home/trainin...

Learning Disability and Dementia: Best Practice Support - Co-Produced Interactive Online Training - ARC England

Did you know people with a learning disability... are more at risk of developing dementia often present with symptoms aged … Read More

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Talking about death, loss and bereavement is difficult, but for people with learning disabilities, having the right support is incredibly important. 💙Co-produced and delivered training 📅 6 October 2026 👉 Find out more and book your place: arcengland.org.uk/loss-and-ber...

Loss and Bereavement: Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Staff Teams Workshop, 6 October 2026 - ARC England

Award-Winning Co-Produced Interactive Online Workshop An ARC England online virtual training workshop in association with MacIntyre’s award-winning Dying To Talk … Read More

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Are you a housing association supporting people with learning disabilities or autistic people? Are you missing the bigger opportunity? Come and have a chat with us! Join ARC England. Be part of the network shaping better housing and better lives. 👉 arcengland.org.uk/membership/

How confident are you in supporting someone with a learning disability who is developing or living with dementia? Join ARC England and MacIntyre for this co-produced, co-delivered, interactive course, build knowledge, confidence & skills for supporting people with a learning disability & dementia.

🌟 Professional Care Workers’ Week 2026 🌟 ARC England Director Sam Leonard says: “Professional care workers week is the opportunity for us to say thank you to the wonderful people working across social care making a difference every day and to celebrate the impact people make through their work ”

🚨 Are the people you support safe online? Join ARC England on 23 September 2026 for our interactive online workshop: 💻 Online (Internet) Harms and Grooming: Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism to Stay Safe on Social Media 📅 23 September 2026 ⏰ 10am–4pm 👉 bookings@arcuk.org.uk

Fantastic feedback from our Us Too workshop! 💬 “Just sooo inspiring – your strength, resilience and courage and expertise.” 💬 “I’ve never been to training where the trainers have brought so much of themselves and their experience into the training…it has made the day so insightful and powerful.”

We are looking for a new voluntary Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and play a key role in supporting our work to achieve real change for people with learning disabilities, autistic people and people with other support needs — and their families. Find out more: arcuk.org.uk/vacancy-for-...

Friend or Fake? Mate Crime and Vulnerable People With proposed welfare changes raising concerns about financial security, independence and social isolation for disabled people, understanding mate crime is more important than ever. 📅 8 September 2026 | 10am–3.30pm 💻 Online 👉https://bit.ly/4xJFFSQ

Friend or Fake? Mate Crime and Vulnerable People: How to Spot It and Stop It Workshop for Social Care Staff, 8 September 2026 - ARC England

Friend or Fake? Mate Crime and Vulnerable People: How to Spot It and Stop It Workshop for Social Care Staff … Read More

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You don’t have to tackle the challenges of social care alone. ARC England Care Association Affiliate Membership connects you and your members with a network of people who understand the learning disability and autism social care sector. Find out more 👉 arcengland.org.uk/care-associa...

Want to strengthen your workforce? Start with the skills. 💪 With ARC England we offer training workshops and qualifications, so you can help your team: 🎓 Gain qualifications 📚 Build skills and knowledge 🚀 Develop careers 💪 Grow confidence ❤️ Deliver even better support 👉 bit.ly/4i6YsTs

We're looking for sponsors to support our Together4Change 5th Birthday Celebration & help ensure people with a learning disability and autistic people continue to have their voices heard. If you'd like to find out more about our sponsorship opportunities, please contact us for a sponsorship pack.

💙 Changing Thinking, Changing Practice, Changing Lives We're passionate about improving the lives of people with learning disabilities & autistic people by supporting the organisations & professionals who work alongside them. Membership is your chance to be an opportunity maker. 👉 bit.ly/4fL3QsA

Turn person-centred plans into person-centred action with our range of Active Support training! Whether you're looking to introduce Active Support across your organisation or refresh your team's knowledge, ARC England can help. Find out more about our Active Support services: 👉 bit.ly/4gaT9Rx

Join us at our next ARC Neurodivergence Community Forum! A welcoming, informal space where people come together to connect & learn from one another. It's inspiring to see the connections & community continue to grow with each meeting. Be a part of it! Everyone is welcome - ask for your invite now!

💊 Who assesses the people who assess medication competence? ARC England's Assessing Medication Competence in Social Care Workshop is designed to give managers, supervisors and assessors the knowledge and confidence to do exactly that. 📅 14 August 2026 💻 Online 👉 bit.ly/4pW5CMo

❓People with a learning disability are more likely to develop dementia, younger and with faster progression. It's essential that professionals receive training that reflects the unique needs of people with learning disabilities and dementia. 📅  15 & 29 September Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4vPbQPB

Learning Disability and Dementia: Best Practice Support - Co-Produced Interactive Online Training, 15 & 29 September 2026 - ARC England

Dates: 15 and 29 September 2026 Time: 9am - 1pm (both days) Cost: £130 (ARC members) | £150 (Non-ARC members) … Read More

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