ARCO
arcoposts.bsky.social
ARCO
@arcoposts.bsky.social
Representing and setting standards for charity, not-for-profit and private operators of Integrated Retirement Communities, offering housing-with-care for older people.

https://www.arcouk.org/
October marks #BlackHistoryMonth, which aims to promote knowledge and understanding of Black history and culture.

The theme for Black History Month UK 2025 is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride". You can find out more about BHM here: www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/black-histor...
October 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
We were delighted to welcome @jamesmaccleary.bsky.social to St George's Park last week - the #integratedretirementcommunity that inspired #TheThursdayMurderClub books and film!
October 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Wishing a very #HappyDiwali to all who are celebrating!
October 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, which serves as a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health.
October 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We were pleased to welcome @sadikal-hassanmp.bsky.social to Audley Redwood, an #integratedretirementcommunity in Somerset, to find out more about IRCs and their role in housing and social care policy.
October 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We were delighted to welcome @samanthadixonmp.bsky.social to Boughton Hall #integratedretirementcommunity to meet with residents, discuss her priorities for Chester, and find
out more about IRCs and what they do for the local community.

www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/2550502...
Local MP visits Chester retirement village to discuss local concerns
A local MP has visited a Chester retirement village to discuss community living and local concerns.
www.chesterstandard.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Happy #InternationalDayofOlderPersons!

The 2025 theme for the United Nations International Day of Older Persons is "Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being, Our Rights".
October 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Wonderful to welcome @mimsdavies.bsky.social to Retirement Villages Group Ltd Gradwell Park and chat to her about ARCO and our work in the #integratedretirementcommunity sector ahead of her speaking to residents.
September 23, 2025 at 11:54 AM
We LOVE this story about a fashion show at Audley Villages Chalfont Dene - organised as part of #GenerationJoy, the campaign to promote awareness of #integratedretirementcommunities.

www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymout...

#housing #olderpeople
Former Harrods fashion buyer stuns on runway at age 80
Ronnie Benattar spent decades behind the scenes in fashion — now at 80, she’s strutting runways at her retirement village and proving style never retires
www.plymouthherald.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Friendships are so often the key to happiness and wellbeing.

Prima magazine recently spotlighted the important role that friendships have in later life, with #integratedretirementcommunities facilitating connection and new friendships.

Read more here: www.prima.co.uk/diet-and-hea...
September 15, 2025 at 10:27 AM
This is entertaining on #downsizing by @robertshrimsley.bsky.social in the #FT:

www.ft.com/content/d944...

He's right that 75-80 is the age most people move.

However, we think he might be missing the point about #integratedretirementcommunities!

youtube.com/shorts/jgNnu...
Finding Community | Good Housekeeping UK & Generation Joy
YouTube video by Good Housekeeping UK
youtube.com
September 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"I laugh a lot!"

Do check out these interviews by Good Housekeeping with residents of #integratedretirementcommunities

They are all part of our #GenerationJoy campaign to raise awareness of this amazing sector!

#olderpeople #housing

youtube.com/shorts/jgNnu...
Finding Community | Good Housekeeping UK & Generation Joy
YouTube video by Good Housekeeping UK
youtube.com
September 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
It was a pleasure to welcome @johnwhitbymp.bsky.social to Audley St Elphin's Park to meet residents Karen and Ann and find out more about #integratedretirementcommunities.
August 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
#TheThursdayMurderClub film has officially dropped on Netflix, detailing what life is like in #integratedretirementcommunities!

Will you be watching?
August 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We were delighted to welcome @ollyglover.bsky.social MP to Richmond Villages Letcombe Regis last week to meet with residents and learn more about the #integratedretirementcommunity sector.
August 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
We welcomed @timrocamp.bsky.social to Belong #Macclesfield yesterday to learn about housing-with-care and their amazing facilities and services.

Huge thanks to all the staff who we met our on our tour and for the warm welcome we received.

#integratedretirementcommunities #housing #olderpeople
August 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Great to attend the @thefabians.bsky.social Housing Mission Summit and hear from @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social about the government's housing priorities
July 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
#IntegratedRetirementCommunities transform the lives of #olderpeople. We look forward to the government's forthcoming Housing Strategy and response to the Taskforce on Older People's Housing.
July 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We are delighted to announce the programme for Day 2 of our #WhatNext2025 conference, the Knowledge Exchange Day!

Discover the full programme and book tickets at www.arcoconference.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Day 1 of our #WhatNext2025 programme is now up!

For the full programme, and information on purchasing tickets, visit www.arcoconference.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Great to welcome @maxwilkinson.bsky.social back to Richmond Villages Cheltenham to meet residents and discuss #integratedretirementcommunities!
May 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
ARCO is #hiring!

We are recruiting for a new Executive and Operations Assistant to join our lovely team.

If you think this could be you, apply on the Vacancies page of our website - link in bio.
May 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
ARCO is heading to #UKREiiF!

Both Sally and Sarina will be speaking on panel events on
#olderpeopleshousing, so make sure to take note if you are available.

Info here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
May 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM