Need a DBS service you can rely on? We pride ourselves on delivering a friendly & efficient service. 💬 “We use ARC and they are great. Respond to emails straight away." – Stroud & District Homes Foundation  Find out why so many organisations trust us with their disclosure checks: 👉 bit.ly/4yybpvx

🏠🤝 Housing Associations & Day Services – are you part of the conversation? Supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people takes collaboration, innovation and a strong voice. That's where ARC England comes in. 👉 bit.ly/4sx8Lmz

💊 Has it been more than two years since you completed your Assessing Medication Competence training? Join our NEW Assessing Medication Competence in Social Care: Refresher Training 📅 14 July 2026 ⏰ 9.30am – 11.00am 💻 Online 💷 £50 ARC Members | £65 Non-Members 👉 bit.ly/3RpN8qd

📢 Looking to develop your workforce or take the next step in your social care career? Try ARC Qualifications Centre! ✅ Flexible assessment ✅ Expert support from experienced assessors ✅ Designed for the adult social care sector ✅ Supporting workforce development & retention 👉 bit.ly/4xhsFnV

🥪💡 Lunch is for learning! Masterclasses for Change Lunch & Learn Sessions are back 🎓 Expert trainers 💻 Online sessions ⏰ Just 60 minutes 🌟 Affordable and practical Your lunch break could change the way you think, lead & work. 👉 Browse upcoming sessions and book your place today: bit.ly/4vYxnX4

🧠 Supporting Neurodivergence in the Workplace – Places Still Available Perfect for managers, HR professionals, team leaders and anyone committed to building a more inclusive workplace. 📅 9 June 💻 Online 🎟️ £25 per person Book your place today: bit.ly/49H8l5p

🚨 Want to build a more confident, skilled and informed social care workforce? Train with ARC England! ⭐ Learners describe ARC England training as: “Meaningful and inspiring” “Very powerful” “Full of advice and tips” “Excellent resources and expert insight” Upcoming workshops here👇 bit.ly/4a6PKjd

Has it been over two years since you completed ARC England’s Assessing Competence in Medication training? Our 1.5-hour refresher workshop is designed to help keep competency current. 📅 14 July 2026 | 15 September 2026 💻 Online workshop 💷 £50 ARC England members | £65 non-members 👉 bit.ly/3RpN8qd

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek People working in social care give so much of themselves every day to support others. Taking action for your own mental health is just as important as supporting the wellbeing of the people you work alongside.

Safe medication practice is an essential part of delivering high-quality social care support. Ensure a high quality and consistent approach to the handling of medication across your organisation. Assessing Medication Competence in Social Care Workshop, 16 June 2026 Find out more: bit.ly/4dBgTNs

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, ARC England is recognising the importance of mental wellbeing across our communities, workplaces & the social care sector. Good mental health matters for all - people with learning disabilities, autistic people, families, carers & the workforce that supports them.

Today, voters across our communities are choosing the local leaders who will help shape vital services like adult social care. To everyone standing today thank you for your commitment to public service and for the time you give to our communities. Use your vote today and make your voice heard.

Got an hour? 🎥 Hear from our trainer Rod Landman about our Masterclasses for Change 👇 🗓 Sessions throughout May and beyond 💻 Online 🤝 Built for anyone supporting people 🧠 Big topics: online harms, grooming, mate crime, domestic abuse 👉 Book your spot - bit.ly/4vYxnX4

Online harms are a real and growing risk Our co-delivered workshop focuses on recognising online grooming, understanding risks, & supporting people to stay safe — without taking away access to the online world. Banning social media isn’t the answer — better support is. 👉https://bit.ly/4cVsdm9

💙 April is Autism Acceptance Month 💙 What does a truly inclusive workplace look like for neurodivergent people? At ARC England, we know it starts with understanding — and action. ⏱️ 60 minutes. Real impact. 📅 9 June & 7 July | 12:30–1:30pm 💻 Online | 🎟️ £25 👉 bit.ly/41XocbM bit.ly/4sTz8lM

🚨Last chance to book for Tuesday's Lunch & Learn Session: Supporting Neurodivergence in the Workplace!🚨 www.tickettailor.com/events/arcen...

We’re looking for a Treasurer to join Association for Real Change! This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a values-driven charity working across the care sector and driving real change. If you’re ready to contribute your skills to meaningful change, find out more: bit.ly/3Q7JeBZ

Looking for a faster, more cost-effective way to manage disclosures? ✅ Cost-effective, transparent pricing ✅ Reliable and efficient processing ✅ Reduce admin time Spend less ⏱️ & 💰 on paperwork—and more on what really matters. 👉 bit.ly/47Jv6E7 Photo Credit - Fortune College of Riding Therapy!

🚨 New data raises the alarm on adult social care funding 🚨 3.5% drop in LA uplifts - learning disability and autism services running blind 📊 Also: 4 out of 5 ICBs can't report their adult social care spend - major transparency gap undermining planning and reform 👉 Explore the data: bit.ly/4dKsv1j

📢 Rescheduled Workshop – New Date Added! Missed it the first time? Here’s your chance to join this essential session from ARC England. MCA & DoLS for Trainers in Adult Social Care 📅 New date: 14 May 2026, 10am – 3pm 🧠 Strengthen your knowledge and training approach 👉 bit.ly/4stEbsR

Looking for practical, affordable training that fits into your busy day? ⏰ Our Lunch & Learn Masterclasses for Change are designed to give you real tools to make a difference - in just one hour! 💡 Expert-led sessions 🤝 Real-world, sector-focused learning 💷 Just £25 per session 👉 bit.ly/47CBCx2

April is Stress Awareness Month 💙 Looking for a meaningful way to support your team’s wellbeing? ARC England’s Developing Emotional Resilience workshop gives staff practical tools to manage stress, build confidence, and stay well in demanding roles. 👉 bit.ly/48qhfn9 #BeTheChange

🧠 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

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 👉 qualifications@arcuk.org.uk

🚀 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 👉 bookings@arcuk.org.uk

💰 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