🌟 NEW from ARC! Supporting Neurodivergence in the Workplace: One hour Lunch and Learn Sessions, 14 and 21 April 2026 Creating inclusive workplaces isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s essential for unlocking talent, improving retention, and building stronger teams. 👉https://bit.ly/40yRugh

🧠 We’re proud to support #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek at ARC England and celebrating different minds! Let's build more inclusive workplaces for everyone! Join our !NEW! Supporting Neurodivergence in the Workplace: One hour Lunch and Learn Sessions, 14 & 21 April 2026 👉 bit.ly/40yRugh

✨ Join us and become a member of ARC England! Changing Thinking, Changing Practice, Changing Lives 🤝 Collaborate with providers across the sector 📢 Have your voice heard in national policy discussions 💡 Share best practice and learn from others Together we’re stronger. Photo - Making Space

🩺 Are you responsible for assessing medication competence? Join ARC England’s Online Workshop – 1 April 2026, 10am–1pm Ensure your organisation maintains a high-quality and consistent approach to medication handling. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4sDG6LM

Meet your MCA and DoLS responsibilities with our Workshop for Trainers in Adult Social Care 24 & 26 March 2026. Book your places: bit.ly/4aOWNhB Photo: Tauseef Iqbal & Support Worker Patrick Hall out for a walk. (Thanks to our member Community Integrated Care)

🔊 Rod from ARC England is co-presenting a workshop at the LDE Conference in Birmingham on March 4! They will present the findings from the ARC Research Unit’s ‘Our Lives’ project - which saw 25 supported people being trained up as peer researchers. See the project report here - bit.ly/4awhdvt

Advocacy is stronger when we work together! We believe real change happens when people are not just heard — but listened to! We’re proud of Together 4 Change group - a place where supported people can come together to talk about things that matter 🌟 👉 Find out more and get involved: bit.ly/4amHIDA

At its heart, advocacy is about dignity, respect, and ensuring people are heard — especially when it matters most. 🎓 Introducing the ARC Advocacy Recognition Certificate 🌟 Invest in recognition. Invest in rights. Invest in quality advocacy. 👉 bit.ly/3Mfr5AF 👉 [email protected]

🚀 New Skills. New Opportunities. New Financial Year. Don’t Let This Years's Budget Go to Waste! ARC England is excited to launch our new 2026 training courses designed to empower professionals across the social care sector. ✨ Expert-led ✨ Sector-informed 👉 bit.ly/3MNchJx 👉 [email protected]

Another wk with lots of variety, from hosting an #oral #health & #dementia webinar (recording here: youtu.be/bBl23inUhEE?...) to co-delivering @arcengland.bsky.social @meetmacintyre.bsky.social #Loss & #Bereavement training with the lovely Jess & @nicolapayne21.bsky.social - youtu.be/8S2YGMzyEIo?...

ARC England Director Sam Leonard responds to news the DWP boss will step down amid continued scrutiny of their handling of Carer’s Allowance. Samantha said, “The Carer’s Allowance crisis highlights serious flaws in our welfare system, like inadequate safeguards and poor communication bit.ly/4r8IREz

💰 Unspent 25/26 training budget doesn’t have to mean rushed decisions! ARC England delivers co-produced, award winning high-impact training that supports performance, compliance, and long-term capability. Make it count with ARC! 👉https://bit.ly/3O0vLe7 📞 01246 555043 📧 [email protected]

Yesterday, our Director Sam, took part in filming for Channel 5. After her husband passed away, Sam joined The Widow Collective, a community dedicated to connecting people who truly understand the complex emotions that come with loss. We’re incredibly proud of Sam for sharing her experience.

🎗️ Today is #TimeToTalkDay 2026 At ARC England, we believe that open conversations about mental health help create healthier, more inclusive workplaces and communities. It doesn’t have to be complicated. Let’s use today as a reminder to keep mental health conversations open, supportive, & ongoing 💙

A great meeting this morning with Toby Perkins MP, focused on working together to better support people with learning disabilities and ensure their voices and experiences are heard across the NHS. 👀 More to come - watch this space!

💥 New Training dates available! Popular sessions fill up fast, but there is still time to reserve your place. Get in touch to explore our workshop options or discuss a fully customised programme tailored to your organisation’s needs. 👉 bit.ly/4pqz0tm 📞 01246 555043 📧 [email protected]

🌟 Adult learning disability day services change lives. Join ARC England and be part of a national network shaping the future of day opportunities. Representation • Support • Influence Learn more about membership 👉 bit.ly/4sx8Lmz 🙏Photo credit to our wonderful members WINDWARD DAY SERVICES

⭐ Make 2026 the year your team is fully equipped with the skills and confidence to deliver safe, person-centred care! 🧠 Assessing Medication Competence in Social Care - Still Time to Book ! Contact us on 01246 555043, or email [email protected]

Still got 2025 budget to use? Don’t waste it—invest it. 🎓 Training & qualifications 📈 Real outcomes 🤝 Trusted delivery Choose ARC England. 👉 bit.ly/4pqz0tm 📞 01246 555043 📧 [email protected] #SpendItSmart #LearningAndDevelopment #ARCEngland

The Campaign for Real Care wants to change things. Everyone deserves quality care. Supporters include @accesssocialcare.bsky.social @disabledgreens.bsky.social @pilc-campaigns.bsky.social @arcengland.bsky.social Does your organisation want to sign the charter? www.campaignrealcare.org/charter

"For such a tough subject to talk/learn about it was delivered perfectly. Death and loss is sensitive subject but it was delivered sensitively yet in depth." Places are available to book on to this fantastic co-produced award-winning workshop: bit.ly/3N53PVY

🥁Upcoming opportunity to work with me🥁 11 Feb 2026: Loss & Bereavement Training with the fantastic Jess & @nicolapayne21.bsky.social for @arcengland.bsky.social @meetmacintyre.bsky.social 👀Watch our mini film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S2Y... Sign up: arcengland.org.uk/supporting-p...

We don't do New Years resolutions at ARC England. We just carry on doing what we think is important and that's trying to make a difference in the lives of people with a learning disability and autistic people. 1/3

For many of us, Christmas is a time to take a break, get together with family and friends, and perhaps experience a few surprises... 1/3

All of us at ARC England wish you a merry Christmas and a peaceful 2026 🎄 The ARC England office closes at 12pm on Christmas Eve and reopens on Monday 5 January 2026 at 9am.

Had to share this link as well so you can hear from some of the Our Social Lives team who chat about how the Steering Group worked. @auragirl.bsky.social @carterjenny16.bsky.social @learningdiseng.bsky.social @arcengland.bsky.social

The wonderful Our Social Lives Project with @paradigmuk.bsky.social and @learningdiseng.bsky.social An amazing team of people!

💡 Save yourself a task for January! Why not book your 2026 training now with us? Popular sessions fill up fast, so its the perfect time to reserve your place. ☎️ Get in touch to explore options or discuss a programme tailored to your needs. 👉 bit.ly/4pqz0tm 📞 01246 555043 📧 [email protected]

Brilliant resource to help you plan what you would like to say in meetings

With flu rates rising, the Department of Health & Social Care has asked if we can cascade IPC guidance and vaccine promotion information so that we can help to protect those drawing on & delivering care & increase vaccination levels in the sector. Guidance can be found here: www.careprovideralli...

Language matters! We're looking forward to hearing from @bryonyshannon.bsky.social and @tricianicoll.bsky.social at our members' CEOs and Senior Leaders meeting on 7 January and our Making Co-Production Real network meeting on 15 January.

Myth: "We have to use this language - it's in the legislation." Service user. Vulnerable. Complex. Non-compliant. None of these words are in the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act or Equality Act. LISTEN HERE: open.spotify.com/episode/63BG...

🌟 Delighted to share that our clients have been praising the invaluable support from our Disclosure & Barring Services team! We offer a UK-wide service for: ✔️ DBS ✔️ Disclosure Scotland (PVG) ✔️ AccessNI …and it costs nothing to register with us! ✨ Let us make compliance simple! 👉 bit.ly/47Jv6E7

Congratulations to Nnena Kalu on winning the Turner Prize for her incredible artworks. She is the first artist with a learning disability to win the Turner Prize. We hope she inspires the next generation of budding artists. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Cade has been busy at @tcvhollybush.bsky.social shredding card, so it be turned into compost to make sure the plants have plenty of food to get them this chilly season. After all his hard work, he relaxed with bit of trainspotting down by the canal #ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Horticulture

2025 highlights from MacIntyre: family gatherings over tea, staff awards, a strong start to the new academic year, a celebration of communication, and renewed efforts in safeguarding. Here’s to more and even better next year! https://ow.ly/3zse50XB8Ws

Whilst the Universal Credit Bill cuts begin in April, there may be steps you need to take before then to secure your claim at the current rate. Our Handbook Editor, Ian, takes you through the upcoming deadlines and how they may affect you. 📢Read & share www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/univers...

'Mental health services are failing too many people.' Read the findings and recommendations from the inquiry into Community Mental Health Services by the Health and Social Care Committee. publications.parliam... #socialcare #mentalhealth

In its response to #Budget2025, our member @arcengland.bsky.social asks the question 'like many others in the learning disability and autism social care world, we agree. The silence is deafening.' See its full response here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #learningdisabilty #autism

🧠 Planning ahead for staff development in 2026? 📅 Popular sessions fill up fast, so now is the perfect time to reserve your place. ☎️ Get in touch to explore our workshops or discuss a fully customised programme tailored to your needs. 👉 bit.ly/4pqz0tm 📞 01246 555043 📧 [email protected]

⭐ Book for January! Assessing Medication Competence in Social Care Ensure your staff are confident, compliant, and safe. Make 2025 the year your team is fully equipped with the skills and confidence to deliver safe, person-centred care! 14 Jan 2026 (10am–1pm) Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4nSG2W3

Friday's focus for #SafeguardingAdultsWeek is Advocacy. Advocacy is core element of safeguarding best practice. Care Act Advocates support people, helping them understand processes and have a say in what happens. At ARC England we champion Advocacy in many ways 👇 bit.ly/4m2e89u bit.ly/4n3zR0G

We’re proud to be supporting #CarersRightsDay! This year’s theme is ‘Know your rights, use your rights’. There are 5.8m unpaid carers in the UK! Get involved and help to make sure more carers are aware of their rights and feel empowered to use them. Find out more here 👉 go.carersuk.org/CRD

Want to know more about the Employment Rights Bill? Join our webinar 3:00 - 4:30 pm on Monday, 1 December www.careprovideralli... #socialcare #EmploymentRightsBill #Webinar #CareManagers

#SafeguardingAdultsWeek focus for today is - Trust your Instincts Learning to respond when something doesn’t feel quite right is a core advocacy skill. If you're interested in Advocacy and would like to explore further - check out what we do here at ARC: lnkd.in/eD-nQZaJ

🧠 Thinking ahead to book training for yourself or your staff for 2026? 📅 Our calendar is open! Now’s the perfect time to secure your dates and ensure you start the year with the skills you need. ☎️ Contact us for options or even customise to fit your organisation! 👉 bit.ly/4pqz0tm

Today's focus for #SafeguardingAdultsWeek is prevention in practice. Safeguarding is making sure people are safe from abuse, ill treatment, neglect or exploitation. It's better to act before harm occurs. “I know how to recognise the signs of abuse and I know what I can do to seek help.” (Mencap)

🧠 MCA & DoLS Workshop for Managers Are you an Adult Social Care manager looking to strengthen your understanding of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)? 📅 Dates: 15 & 16 January 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm (both days) 💻 Online via Zoom 🔗 bit.ly/3JIaMek

@mattiel.bsky.social's done it! In response to issues raised by the people in Daniel Hewitt's powerful ITV News film 'What is life really like for those with learning disabilities?' Sec of State for Social Care Wes Streeting tweeted: "I will act, especially on DNR issues". Watch: bit.ly/47OTvYQ

🩺 Are you responsible for assessing medication competence? 💊 Assessing Medication Competence in Social Care 📅 14 Jan 2026 | 🕙 10am–1pm | 💻 Zoom Gain the skills to assess medication competence confidently and consistently. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4nSG2W3 Email [email protected]