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In the first of a 'See the possibilities' series of blogs, @alexfoxshared.bsky.social CEO at Community Catalysts, calls for us to be more ambitious about how we plan for and use Direct Payments, to improve people’s lives and save money www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/2026/04/16/a...

Supporting your complaints process - ASC Toolkit LGSCO Become Complaints Confident Clear complaints handling is more than a process; it’s a visible sign of quality.  Introduction For self-funded care recipients and their families, choosing care can be an uncertain time. Being open about how concerns are raised and resolved helps build trust from the very start, offering reassurance that residents and families will be listened […]

This Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman guidance is designed to support providers in delivering fair, transparent and accountable complaints handling, while ensuring people who fund their own care understand what to do if concerns cannot be resolved.

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Photo Credit - Fortune College of Riding Therapy!

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

Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme grant determination: 2026 to 2027 Grant determination for the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme in the financial year 2026 to 2027.

Details of the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme grant determination: 2026 to 2027 have been announced.

Sui-Ling Show Episode 66 - Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day | MacIntyre Sui Ling is in Milton Keynes talking with Helen Robins about World Down Syndrome Day

In this special episode of show, Sui-Ling chats with Helen Robins, Senior Support Worker at Lifelong Learning in Milton Keynes about World Down Syndrome Day.

Watch here:

www.macintyrecharity.org/news-blogs/sui-ling-show...

It's #AutismAcceptanceWeek!

We spoke to autistic people who also have learning disabilities to find out what makes people proud to be autistic.

Starting off strong, a member of the Worcester Monday Night Club told us that they were proud of how quickly they were able to learn new things.

Great day in Oxford today. Productive conversations around opportunities to embrace AI in social care

Our member @arcengland.bsky.social's events are also open to non-members.
In this webinar, delivered by @samjlenny.bsky.social, learn how to recognise the skills neurodivergent people bring to the workplace and how to make adjustments to support any challenges that may arise.
#HR #workforce

Autism AIM Autism, Mental Health and Exercise: A free guide

One of our free autism and mental health guides is about exercise and keeping fit. It talks about the barriers some autistic people face, as well as adjustments to help make it more accessible.

This and all our other guides are at leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services...

These new ‘Practical approaches toolkits’ launched by Skills for care are designed to support #adultsocial care leaders & commissioners implement effective approaches & improve outcomes, while tackling some of the sector’s most pressing workforce challenges.
www.skillsforcare.or...

Digital Inclusion Action Plan: One Year On Progress report on delivering the Digital Inclusion Action Plan.

Progress report on delivering the Digital Inclusion Action Plan has been published.
It includes details of the £11.9 million Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund, supporting local projects across the UK to help people get online with confidence.

🧠 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

Neighbourhood health framework How ICBs, local authorities, health and wellbeing boards and other partners should create and deliver neighbourhood health services.

The Government has released the Neighbourhood health framework, outlining ICBs, local authorities, health and wellbeing boards and other partners , which include social care providers, should create and deliver neighbourhood health services.

Gorgeous Mother’s Day lunch in Winchester with my son ❤️

The adults with disabilities team at Bradford Council discuss their Promote the Vote campaign which supports adults with learning disabilities to understand their right to vote in elections. www.adass.org.uk/upholding-human-rights-promoting-the-vote-for-adults-with-learning-disabilities/

Are you looking for practical ways to make commissioning more human, person-centred, and rooted in community strengths?

We’ve pulled together useful tools, insights, and examples into one place: The Asset-based Commissioning Hub.

Start making changes today buff.ly/B31GWNI

✨ 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.

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📢 Will you join the call for immediate action to deliver fair pay for social care support workers?

👉Share the campaign and get involved at www.unfairtocare.co.uk

Little solo trip to Palma city, walked 50 mins to find a beach

Funding boost for young people’s mental health services Early Support Hubs across England to receive a £7 million funding boost to bolster services for young people.

We welcome the announcement of a £7 million funding boost for #EarlySupportHubs across England. These community-based services provide vital drop-in #MentalHealth support for young people aged 11–25, helping to prevent more severe mental illness from developing.
https://ow.ly/WnjF50YgzbR

To support the COVID-19 #DayOfReflection, we are holding webinars, & sharing activities, stories, learnings, & legacies from across the sector.
Join our 'Preparing for the Day' webinar on 19 Feb: www.careprovideralli...
Find out more about our activities: www.careprovideralli...

Ready for the Employment Rights Act reforms & changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)? Join our insightful webinar where we outline: what is changing & when the new rules take effect, how the reforms will affect adult #socialcare & support providers, & more.
www.careprovideralli...

The next webinar from our learning disability advisory group, Bild for the Future, takes place on 5 March at 12:30pm.

Join us for a webinar explaining Bild’s Working Together Checker and how it can help organisations do better coproduction.

Register to attend: www.bild.org.uk/WTCWeb

Nice walk round Avenham park in Preston today

Make Work Pay: improving access to flexible working We are seeking views on a new process for employers to follow when handling flexible working requests, as well as insights on flexible working practices more broadly.

The Government is seeking views on a new process for employers to follow when handling flexible working requests, as well as insights on flexible working practices more broadly. Consultation closes at 11:59pm on 30 April 2026.

Ready for the Employment Rights Act reforms & changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)? Join our insightful webinar where we outline: what is changing & when the new rules take effect, how the reforms will affect adult #socialcare & support providers, & more.
www.careprovideralli...

Green speech bubble with 'Time to Talk Day' and date 05/02/26 promoting mental health awareness.

#TimeToTalk Day is 1 week away!
How will you have a conversation about #MentalHealth?
https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/time-to-talk-day/

Great easy read document