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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · 11d

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

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · 11d

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".

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · 19d

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.

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · 27d

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

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · 27d

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...

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · Sep 12

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

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · Sep 11

"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

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · Aug 28

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.

ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · Aug 28

#TheThursdayMurderClub film has officially dropped on Netflix, detailing what life is like in #integratedretirementcommunities!

Will you be watching?

ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · Aug 13

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.

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · Aug 7

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

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · Jul 31

A lovely piece [email protected] on the #ThursdayMurderClub, St George's Park and #integratedretirementcommunities.

Also featuring @richardosman1.bsky.social and @matosman.bsky.social and @extracareuk.bsky.social!

www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/lifestyle...

Vineyard tours, art classes and ‘knit and natter’ groups - meet the real-life Thursday Murder Clubbers

Anniki Sommerville finds out what life's really like in the retirement community that inspired Richard Osman's novels - and new film

www.goodhousekeeping.com

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · Jul 18

Great to attend the @thefabians.bsky.social Housing Mission Summit and hear from @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social about the government's housing priorities

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · Jul 7

#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.

ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · May 29

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

ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · May 27

Day 1 of our #WhatNext2025 programme is now up!

For the full programme, and information on purchasing tickets, visit www.arcoconference.co.uk

ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · May 23

Great to welcome @maxwilkinson.bsky.social back to Richmond Villages Cheltenham to meet residents and discuss #integratedretirementcommunities!

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · May 22

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.

ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · May 19

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/...

ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · May 9

We are thrilled to welcome @turmaine.bsky.social to our #WhatNext2025 Conference on 2nd July!

Matt will be speaking about the role of IRCs in #health and #housing policy.

Get your tickets to hear Matt speak at www.arcoconference.co.uk

ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · May 8

We are delighted to announce our keynote speaker for the #WhatNext2025 conference - @taradonnelly.bsky.social of Digital Care!

To find out more about Tara and our conference programme, along with information on how to book tickets, visit www.arcoconference.co.uk.

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · Apr 29

We had a great meeting in Parliament yesterday to discuss #integratedretirementcommunities.

Thank you to all who attended, especially @turmaine.bsky.social and @emily4mk.bsky.social for your contributions!

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ARCO @arcoposts.bsky.social · Apr 25

Great to welcome @tomcopley.bsky.social, London's Deputy Mayor for Housing, to Mayfield Watford, to see firsthand the impact that a #midmarket #integratedretirementcommunity can have on residents and the wider community.

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