ARC England
@arcengland.bsky.social
The membership association for learning disability and autism support providers.
Ask us about membership, training, DBS checks, qualifications, Active Support and research.
Changing thinking, changing practice, changing lives.
Ask us about membership, training, DBS checks, qualifications, Active Support and research.
Changing thinking, changing practice, changing lives.
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
Samantha said, “The Carer’s Allowance crisis highlights serious flaws in our welfare system, like inadequate safeguards and poor communication
bit.ly/4r8IREz
DWP leadership change and Carer’s Allowance systemic failures: ARC England Director Samantha Leonard responds - ARC England
ARC England Director Samantha Leonard has responded to confirmation that the Permanent Secretary of the Department for Work and Pensions … Read More
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February 10, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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
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
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
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
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
💰 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
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
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
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
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.
We’re incredibly proud of Sam for sharing her experience.
February 6, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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.
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 💙
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 💙
February 5, 2026 at 11:29 AM
🎗️ 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 💙
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!
👀 More to come - watch this space!
January 23, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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!
👀 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
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
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
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
January 9, 2026 at 10:48 AM
💥 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
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
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
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
🌟 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
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
January 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM
🌟 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
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 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
🧠 Assessing Medication Competence in Social Care - Still Time to Book !
Contact us on 01246 555043, or email bookings@arcuk.org.uk
⭐ 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
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
January 7, 2026 at 11:55 AM
⭐ 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 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
🧠 Assessing Medication Competence in Social Care - Still Time to Book !
Contact us on 01246 555043, or email bookings@arcuk.org.uk
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
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
#SpendItSmart #LearningAndDevelopment #ARCEngland
Don’t waste it—invest it.
🎓 Training & qualifications
📈 Real outcomes
🤝 Trusted delivery
Choose ARC England.
👉 bit.ly/4pqz0tm
📞 01246 555043
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
#SpendItSmart #LearningAndDevelopment #ARCEngland
January 6, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
#SpendItSmart #LearningAndDevelopment #ARCEngland
Don’t waste it—invest it.
🎓 Training & qualifications
📈 Real outcomes
🤝 Trusted delivery
Choose ARC England.
👉 bit.ly/4pqz0tm
📞 01246 555043
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
#SpendItSmart #LearningAndDevelopment #ARCEngland
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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
December 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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
Places are available to book on to this fantastic co-produced award-winning workshop: bit.ly/3N53PVY
January 6, 2026 at 10:31 AM
"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
Places are available to book on to this fantastic co-produced award-winning workshop: bit.ly/3N53PVY
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🥁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...
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...
Loss and Bereavement Workshops at MacIntyre
YouTube video by MacIntyre
www.youtube.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:10 PM
🥁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...
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.
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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
December 31, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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
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
December 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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.
The ARC England office closes at 12pm on Christmas Eve and reopens on Monday 5 January 2026 at 9am.
December 24, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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.
The ARC England office closes at 12pm on Christmas Eve and reopens on Monday 5 January 2026 at 9am.
Reposted by ARC England
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
Our Social Lives Steering Group: How we worked
YouTube video by ParadigmUKTV
youtube.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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!
@paradigmuk.bsky.social and @learningdiseng.bsky.social
An amazing team of people!
Gr8 to be involved in the Our Social Lives Project with @arcengland.bsky.social and @learningdiseng.bsky.social
Huge thanks to our team of colleagues who gave so much skill & passion! They are: @carterjenny16.bsky.social , Phil Kelly, Katie Gibson-Peacock, Christopher Porter and Kathy Liddell!
Huge thanks to our team of colleagues who gave so much skill & passion! They are: @carterjenny16.bsky.social , Phil Kelly, Katie Gibson-Peacock, Christopher Porter and Kathy Liddell!
Our Social Lives Project (ARC, LDE and Paradigm Launched December 2025) - Paradigm
paradigm-uk.org
December 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The wonderful Our Social Lives Project with
@paradigmuk.bsky.social and @learningdiseng.bsky.social
An amazing team of people!
@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
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
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
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 12:14 PM
💡 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
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
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
📧 bookings@arcuk.org.uk
Brilliant resource to help you plan what you would like to say in meetings
For any big meetings coming up with services, our free #SelfAdvocacy Meeting Planner can help.
This resource can help you to plan what you want to say in a meeting and list what outcomes you would like from it.
To download a copy, please go to advonet.org.uk/resources/se...
This resource can help you to plan what you want to say in a meeting and list what outcomes you would like from it.
To download a copy, please go to advonet.org.uk/resources/se...
December 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Brilliant resource to help you plan what you would like to say in meetings
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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...
Guidance can be found here:
www.careprovideralli...
December 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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...
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.
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...
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...
December 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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.
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.
Reposted by ARC England
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...
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...
December 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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...
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
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
December 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🌟 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
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...
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...
Nnena Kalu’s embodied, sensuous art makes her a worthy Turner prize winner
The closer you get to Kalu’s endless sinewy trails of old VHS tape, the harder it is to know where their forms stop and the space around them begins
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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...
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...
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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
#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Horticulture
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #Horticulture