L'Arche UK

Annually, the social care sector contributes £68.1 billion to the economy, and is vital part of Britain’s healthcare infrastructure – without it, there will be more strain on NHS services. To #SaveSocialCare from the 2025 budget impacts, we need £2 billion more in funding. Please advocate for our sector's survival by signing the letter https://lnkd.in/e3DSVgN3

We believe in the power of a person-centered approach - not just for the people we support but for everyone in our Community, including our gifted employees. This beautiful reflection from one of our Soulful Interns captures what we strive for: a supportive environment that nurtures individuality, safety, and growth. #LearningDisabilities #Internship

Ready to make a difference with a dash of fun? 🌟 L'Arche Liverpool has an exciting opening for a Volunteer Coordinator's role. It's a part-time, flexible position. At L'Arche, we believe in sharing life, embracing each person's unique gifts, and fostering a community where everyone feels valued and loved. If you are dedicated, compassionate, and eager to contribute to a meaningful mission, we would love to hear from you by Friday, 10 January. https://lnkd.in/eNCCuift

From 1974 to today – who could have imagined that L'Arche Kent would lay the foundations for such a powerful movement for inclusion and love in the UK?! Here's to 50 years of Community, growth, and friendship! 🤗 #JoyfulRebellion #BelongingForAll #CareSector

What is your happy song?! 🎶 Write it down below so everyone can enjoy some happy tunes! #SpreadTheJoy

This year we've launched a new way to live in the Community by becoming a Soulful Intern. A few months ago, a bunch of new interns started their journey with a retreat designed specifically for them. They spent three days in a mixture of group sessions, storytelling, silent reflection and felt-making. More on the Soulful Internship at https://lnkd.in/eZMypzja

#Volunteering can take so many shapes and forms! The Inverness Courier wrote an article about our wonderful volunteers in the Highland Community. See what gives life and joy to people who decide to befriend people with learning disabilities. 🙌🏼 https://lnkd.in/eMNVfGJT 

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is about the leadership of people with disabilities. ✊🏼 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has pointed out today that “In every community, persons with disabilities are changemakers and peacemakers.”. On this day, meet Anna Przybysławska – a member of L'Arche who campaigns in Poland for the inclusion of people with learning disabilities. Listen to her powerful message below. 🔊 Anna's story 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/edzSJ8YT https://lnkd.in/eJ8z7BaA

Fifty years ago, John, Bill and David escaped the prison of Eastry Hospital in Kent. They joined Geoffrey, Ann, Therese and others to start L’Arche in the UK. 🏠 Since then, thousands of others, with and without learning disabilities, have come to L’Arche, found their lives changed, and helped change the world. None of this would have happened without people who believed in more for people with learning disabilities. PEOPLE LIKE YOU 👈🏼 This Advent, we in L’Arche have made a special video to appreciate you, our friends and supporters, for being part of our amazing story. You have helped us all to shine. Thank you. 💙 https://lnkd.in/eS9eV_VS

Good to see one of the main political parties, the Liberal Democrats, taking the care crisis seriously, especially in light of the crippling proposed National Insurance increase. It will affect L'Arche UK and every other care provider severely if it is allowed to pass.