ARC England Membership

To join us as a provider, please download and complete our ARC England Provider Membership Application Form.

We also offer Care Association membership – find out more.

ARC England exists to improve the quality of life for people who have a learning disability by supporting anyone who is involved in the planning or delivery of support and services. Our work may also benefit people who have other support needs. We are committed to sharing our learning and experience across all sectors that may benefit.

We are proud to be the only membership organisation with such diversity in our membership base, yet working together as one community, representing providers who specifically support people with learning disability and autistic people.

We foster a real sense of collaboration and community where our members can come together to share best practice, and face the challenges of the sector as one.

In the words of Steve Cox, CEO of long-time ARC England member Perthyn:

“Our membership of ARC England has been critical over the last few years in ensuring that the message to Westminster, on the issues for the sector, and in particular learning disability services, is clear.

“Thanks to you and the team for all you do to influence the national decision-making processes on our behalf. Our membership has enabled us at least to feel that our views are being conveyed to the people who determine the policy that affects us and the people we support.”

Membership Benefits

As a member of ARC England, all staff in your organisation have the opportunity to:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest news and key developments within the social care sector with our weekly Member Update email newsletter
• Join our Member Network Meetings for discussions, insights and best practice updates
  – CEO and Senior Leaders Network
  – Digital Network – AI, systems, technology, accessibility-
  – Finance Network
  – HR and Learning and Development Network
  – Co-production, Day Services and Supporting People with Complex Needs
  – Neurodivergence in the Workplace Community
• Join with like-minded organisations to have your say and gain representation at local, regional and national levels to influence Government policy and regulatory developments.
• Access our Member Queries service, where we put your question or issue out to the hive mind of our whole membership, who always respond with great ideas, helpful answers and offers of further assistance.
• Get priority access to findings from the ARC England Learning Disability Research Unit, including our annual Local Authority Fee Rate Maps and Our Social Lives Peer Research Project
  
• Make your voice heard in our campaigns on issues affecting social care providers
• Join Together4Change our co-production group for people supported by members to discuss topics of interest and steer our work
• Attend expert-led one-off events covering the latest issues in the sector – recruitment and retention, artificial intelligence and legal and regulatory changes
• Develop skills and competency with training, consultancy and qualifications
• Discounts on all ARC England services:
  – Disclosure and Barring Service
  – Qualifications Centre
  – Training workshops (plus extra cashback if you’re also a Natspec member)

Join us! Complete and return our ARC England Provider Membership Application Form to join today.

Care Association Affiliate Membership

We also offer membership for Care Associations – find out more about the benefits of ARC England Care Association Affiliate Membership.

ARC England Membership Fees