ARC Scotland
@arcscotland.bsky.social
Achieving Real Change for a more inclusive Scotland. Impactful Training, Powerful Networks and Influential Policy Work.
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DATE – 19th February 2026 - Glasgow
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November 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
DATE – 19th February 2026 - Glasgow
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4. Dissatisfaction with Government and Barriers to Work and Housing
💬 ‘I really deplore this current government for blaming disabled people for not working’
💬 ‘I had no hot water for 6 months. The heating broke and the landlord didn’t fix it’
💬 ‘I really deplore this current government for blaming disabled people for not working’
💬 ‘I had no hot water for 6 months. The heating broke and the landlord didn’t fix it’
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
4. Dissatisfaction with Government and Barriers to Work and Housing
💬 ‘I really deplore this current government for blaming disabled people for not working’
💬 ‘I had no hot water for 6 months. The heating broke and the landlord didn’t fix it’
💬 ‘I really deplore this current government for blaming disabled people for not working’
💬 ‘I had no hot water for 6 months. The heating broke and the landlord didn’t fix it’
3. Accessibility Barriers
Accessibility barriers in transport and public spaces were a rights issue for many more members:
💬 ‘Support at airports’
💬 ‘Not enough accessible toilets. We need more’
Accessibility barriers in transport and public spaces were a rights issue for many more members:
💬 ‘Support at airports’
💬 ‘Not enough accessible toilets. We need more’
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
3. Accessibility Barriers
Accessibility barriers in transport and public spaces were a rights issue for many more members:
💬 ‘Support at airports’
💬 ‘Not enough accessible toilets. We need more’
Accessibility barriers in transport and public spaces were a rights issue for many more members:
💬 ‘Support at airports’
💬 ‘Not enough accessible toilets. We need more’
2. Not Being Listened To or Included
Many talked about not being listened to, respected and included in decisions about their lives, health and support:
💬 ‘Hospital – DNR policy, guardianship, not being asked about these decisions’
💬 ‘When people don’t listen to me about my choices in life’
Many talked about not being listened to, respected and included in decisions about their lives, health and support:
💬 ‘Hospital – DNR policy, guardianship, not being asked about these decisions’
💬 ‘When people don’t listen to me about my choices in life’
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
2. Not Being Listened To or Included
Many talked about not being listened to, respected and included in decisions about their lives, health and support:
💬 ‘Hospital – DNR policy, guardianship, not being asked about these decisions’
💬 ‘When people don’t listen to me about my choices in life’
Many talked about not being listened to, respected and included in decisions about their lives, health and support:
💬 ‘Hospital – DNR policy, guardianship, not being asked about these decisions’
💬 ‘When people don’t listen to me about my choices in life’
1. Social Care Support Issues
The majority of NIN members talked about their rights not being met through their social care support:
💬 ‘People deciding to make cut back on day services. We have a right to be involved in day services’
💬 ‘If someone is off sick I’m told I can’t go out myself’
The majority of NIN members talked about their rights not being met through their social care support:
💬 ‘People deciding to make cut back on day services. We have a right to be involved in day services’
💬 ‘If someone is off sick I’m told I can’t go out myself’
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
1. Social Care Support Issues
The majority of NIN members talked about their rights not being met through their social care support:
💬 ‘People deciding to make cut back on day services. We have a right to be involved in day services’
💬 ‘If someone is off sick I’m told I can’t go out myself’
The majority of NIN members talked about their rights not being met through their social care support:
💬 ‘People deciding to make cut back on day services. We have a right to be involved in day services’
💬 ‘If someone is off sick I’m told I can’t go out myself’
🛑 When my rights have NOT been met: Key Messages from the NIN Report.
It's essential we listen to these experiences to drive change! 👂
Read the full report, including a presentation from @scldnews.bsky.social on ARC Scotland website shorturl.at/lUWa8
Here are the main concerns shared by members:
It's essential we listen to these experiences to drive change! 👂
Read the full report, including a presentation from @scldnews.bsky.social on ARC Scotland website shorturl.at/lUWa8
Here are the main concerns shared by members:
November 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🛑 When my rights have NOT been met: Key Messages from the NIN Report.
It's essential we listen to these experiences to drive change! 👂
Read the full report, including a presentation from @scldnews.bsky.social on ARC Scotland website shorturl.at/lUWa8
Here are the main concerns shared by members:
It's essential we listen to these experiences to drive change! 👂
Read the full report, including a presentation from @scldnews.bsky.social on ARC Scotland website shorturl.at/lUWa8
Here are the main concerns shared by members:
A lovely message from Derek Parker, Head of SVQ Assessment Centre at ARC Scotland.
Derek leaves a fantastic legacy, supporting many hundreds of professionals to achieve their awards and an SVQ Assessment Centre of the very highest quality. 👏
Derek leaves a fantastic legacy, supporting many hundreds of professionals to achieve their awards and an SVQ Assessment Centre of the very highest quality. 👏
November 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A lovely message from Derek Parker, Head of SVQ Assessment Centre at ARC Scotland.
Derek leaves a fantastic legacy, supporting many hundreds of professionals to achieve their awards and an SVQ Assessment Centre of the very highest quality. 👏
Derek leaves a fantastic legacy, supporting many hundreds of professionals to achieve their awards and an SVQ Assessment Centre of the very highest quality. 👏
A few people felt that their rights were met through:
• having the right housing 💬 ‘Now I am living on my own and happy’
• access to education 💬 ‘Access to education’
• being able to vote 💬 ‘Getting to vote in elections’
• having the right housing 💬 ‘Now I am living on my own and happy’
• access to education 💬 ‘Access to education’
• being able to vote 💬 ‘Getting to vote in elections’
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A few people felt that their rights were met through:
• having the right housing 💬 ‘Now I am living on my own and happy’
• access to education 💬 ‘Access to education’
• being able to vote 💬 ‘Getting to vote in elections’
• having the right housing 💬 ‘Now I am living on my own and happy’
• access to education 💬 ‘Access to education’
• being able to vote 💬 ‘Getting to vote in elections’
Other NIN members felt that travel was important as well as when places and information are accessible:
💬 ‘Music festival employed accessibility staff: accessible parking, changing places, accessible bar, accessible wheelchair viewing platform, alternative comms like BSL, accessible entrances’
💬 ‘Music festival employed accessibility staff: accessible parking, changing places, accessible bar, accessible wheelchair viewing platform, alternative comms like BSL, accessible entrances’
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Other NIN members felt that travel was important as well as when places and information are accessible:
💬 ‘Music festival employed accessibility staff: accessible parking, changing places, accessible bar, accessible wheelchair viewing platform, alternative comms like BSL, accessible entrances’
💬 ‘Music festival employed accessibility staff: accessible parking, changing places, accessible bar, accessible wheelchair viewing platform, alternative comms like BSL, accessible entrances’
Some members also felt that their rights were met through having chance to speak out, like the campaign that led to the reinstatement of an Edinburgh respite service!
💬 ‘ECC closed Edinburgh respite service depriving people of a break. Following a successful campaign to ECC respite was reinstated’
💬 ‘ECC closed Edinburgh respite service depriving people of a break. Following a successful campaign to ECC respite was reinstated’
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Some members also felt that their rights were met through having chance to speak out, like the campaign that led to the reinstatement of an Edinburgh respite service!
💬 ‘ECC closed Edinburgh respite service depriving people of a break. Following a successful campaign to ECC respite was reinstated’
💬 ‘ECC closed Edinburgh respite service depriving people of a break. Following a successful campaign to ECC respite was reinstated’
A major theme was how good social care support ensures rights are upheld, including:
💬 ‘Getting to choose my support’
💬 ‘I chair my own review meetings, and I have a say on how I use my support’
💬 ‘Getting to choose my support’
💬 ‘I chair my own review meetings, and I have a say on how I use my support’
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A major theme was how good social care support ensures rights are upheld, including:
💬 ‘Getting to choose my support’
💬 ‘I chair my own review meetings, and I have a say on how I use my support’
💬 ‘Getting to choose my support’
💬 ‘I chair my own review meetings, and I have a say on how I use my support’
📣 NEW REPORT LAUNCH! – “My Rights”
Here's the key messages from the NIN meeting on 3 Sept.
With 87 attendees, and a presentation from @scldnews.bsky.social, the day was filled with powerful examples of when rights are met in people's lives.
Read the full report here:
shorturl.at/Yehes
Here's the key messages from the NIN meeting on 3 Sept.
With 87 attendees, and a presentation from @scldnews.bsky.social, the day was filled with powerful examples of when rights are met in people's lives.
Read the full report here:
shorturl.at/Yehes
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
📣 NEW REPORT LAUNCH! – “My Rights”
Here's the key messages from the NIN meeting on 3 Sept.
With 87 attendees, and a presentation from @scldnews.bsky.social, the day was filled with powerful examples of when rights are met in people's lives.
Read the full report here:
shorturl.at/Yehes
Here's the key messages from the NIN meeting on 3 Sept.
With 87 attendees, and a presentation from @scldnews.bsky.social, the day was filled with powerful examples of when rights are met in people's lives.
Read the full report here:
shorturl.at/Yehes
Transitions raise lots of questions! ! 🤔
Compass has answers you can trust.
It’s up to date, reliable and Scotland specific, so you support young people and families to the best of your ability.
Any professional can sign up to Compass Pro today at www.compasslaunch.scot
Compass has answers you can trust.
It’s up to date, reliable and Scotland specific, so you support young people and families to the best of your ability.
Any professional can sign up to Compass Pro today at www.compasslaunch.scot
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Transitions raise lots of questions! ! 🤔
Compass has answers you can trust.
It’s up to date, reliable and Scotland specific, so you support young people and families to the best of your ability.
Any professional can sign up to Compass Pro today at www.compasslaunch.scot
Compass has answers you can trust.
It’s up to date, reliable and Scotland specific, so you support young people and families to the best of your ability.
Any professional can sign up to Compass Pro today at www.compasslaunch.scot
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November 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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🆓 Free taster webinar: Disability, Equity & Intersectionality
🗓️ Thu 20 Nov | ⏰ 1:30–2:30pm
💻 Online | 🎟️ Free to attend
Learn from lived-experience trainers, explore 3 big myths & reflect on your inclusive practice.
Perfect for anyone in a customer-facing role.
Register here: shorturl.at/8y1fo
🗓️ Thu 20 Nov | ⏰ 1:30–2:30pm
💻 Online | 🎟️ Free to attend
Learn from lived-experience trainers, explore 3 big myths & reflect on your inclusive practice.
Perfect for anyone in a customer-facing role.
Register here: shorturl.at/8y1fo
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🆓 Free taster webinar: Disability, Equity & Intersectionality
🗓️ Thu 20 Nov | ⏰ 1:30–2:30pm
💻 Online | 🎟️ Free to attend
Learn from lived-experience trainers, explore 3 big myths & reflect on your inclusive practice.
Perfect for anyone in a customer-facing role.
Register here: shorturl.at/8y1fo
🗓️ Thu 20 Nov | ⏰ 1:30–2:30pm
💻 Online | 🎟️ Free to attend
Learn from lived-experience trainers, explore 3 big myths & reflect on your inclusive practice.
Perfect for anyone in a customer-facing role.
Register here: shorturl.at/8y1fo
So much to do, so little time ⏰
Why spend hours hunting for information?
Compass guides you through transitions, with everything in one place and there when you need it.
Any professional can sign up to Compass Pro today at www.compasslaunch.scot
Why spend hours hunting for information?
Compass guides you through transitions, with everything in one place and there when you need it.
Any professional can sign up to Compass Pro today at www.compasslaunch.scot
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
So much to do, so little time ⏰
Why spend hours hunting for information?
Compass guides you through transitions, with everything in one place and there when you need it.
Any professional can sign up to Compass Pro today at www.compasslaunch.scot
Why spend hours hunting for information?
Compass guides you through transitions, with everything in one place and there when you need it.
Any professional can sign up to Compass Pro today at www.compasslaunch.scot
You can’t put transitions on hold – change comes, ready or not.
Compass helps you be ready with the info young people and families need.
Any professional can create their own account and start using Compass Pro today. Go to www.compasslaunch.scot
Compass helps you be ready with the info young people and families need.
Any professional can create their own account and start using Compass Pro today. Go to www.compasslaunch.scot
November 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
You can’t put transitions on hold – change comes, ready or not.
Compass helps you be ready with the info young people and families need.
Any professional can create their own account and start using Compass Pro today. Go to www.compasslaunch.scot
Compass helps you be ready with the info young people and families need.
Any professional can create their own account and start using Compass Pro today. Go to www.compasslaunch.scot
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DATE – 2nd & 3rd February 2026
#ARCScotland #TransitionsTraining #LivedExperience
DATE – 2nd & 3rd February 2026
#ARCScotland #TransitionsTraining #LivedExperience
November 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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DATE – 2nd & 3rd February 2026
#ARCScotland #TransitionsTraining #LivedExperience
DATE – 2nd & 3rd February 2026
#ARCScotland #TransitionsTraining #LivedExperience
Transitions information in one place. ✅
Compass for professionals guides you to what young people and families need to know.
It links to the best information in Scotland, right there, on your phone. Any professional can create their own account and start using Compass Pro - www.compasslaunch.scot
Compass for professionals guides you to what young people and families need to know.
It links to the best information in Scotland, right there, on your phone. Any professional can create their own account and start using Compass Pro - www.compasslaunch.scot
November 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Transitions information in one place. ✅
Compass for professionals guides you to what young people and families need to know.
It links to the best information in Scotland, right there, on your phone. Any professional can create their own account and start using Compass Pro - www.compasslaunch.scot
Compass for professionals guides you to what young people and families need to know.
It links to the best information in Scotland, right there, on your phone. Any professional can create their own account and start using Compass Pro - www.compasslaunch.scot
Young people and families look to professionals for advice that’s spot on. But how can you be sure you’re on top of the latest developments?
Compass is always up to date on transitions in Scotland.
Create a Pro account today. Go to www.compasslaunch.scot to find out more and sign up.
Compass is always up to date on transitions in Scotland.
Create a Pro account today. Go to www.compasslaunch.scot to find out more and sign up.
November 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Young people and families look to professionals for advice that’s spot on. But how can you be sure you’re on top of the latest developments?
Compass is always up to date on transitions in Scotland.
Create a Pro account today. Go to www.compasslaunch.scot to find out more and sign up.
Compass is always up to date on transitions in Scotland.
Create a Pro account today. Go to www.compasslaunch.scot to find out more and sign up.
🎓 Only 35% of professionals have received transitions training.
Training empowers professionals to deliver the best outcomes — and it’s key to improving Scotland’s transitions system.
📘 Find insights and recommendations here: shorturl.at/KjqS1
#Transitions #CompassReport #ARCScotland #Training
Training empowers professionals to deliver the best outcomes — and it’s key to improving Scotland’s transitions system.
📘 Find insights and recommendations here: shorturl.at/KjqS1
#Transitions #CompassReport #ARCScotland #Training
October 31, 2025 at 8:43 AM
🎓 Only 35% of professionals have received transitions training.
Training empowers professionals to deliver the best outcomes — and it’s key to improving Scotland’s transitions system.
📘 Find insights and recommendations here: shorturl.at/KjqS1
#Transitions #CompassReport #ARCScotland #Training
Training empowers professionals to deliver the best outcomes — and it’s key to improving Scotland’s transitions system.
📘 Find insights and recommendations here: shorturl.at/KjqS1
#Transitions #CompassReport #ARCScotland #Training
🆓 Free webinar: Disability, Equity & Intersectionality
🗓️ Thu 20 Nov
⏰ 1:30–2:30pm
💻 Online
Let’s move beyond inclusion as a buzzword.
Learn from lived-experience trainers & reflect on your inclusive practice.
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/HB3Bt
#DisabilityJustice #Equity #Inclusion
🗓️ Thu 20 Nov
⏰ 1:30–2:30pm
💻 Online
Let’s move beyond inclusion as a buzzword.
Learn from lived-experience trainers & reflect on your inclusive practice.
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/HB3Bt
#DisabilityJustice #Equity #Inclusion
October 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🆓 Free webinar: Disability, Equity & Intersectionality
🗓️ Thu 20 Nov
⏰ 1:30–2:30pm
💻 Online
Let’s move beyond inclusion as a buzzword.
Learn from lived-experience trainers & reflect on your inclusive practice.
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/HB3Bt
#DisabilityJustice #Equity #Inclusion
🗓️ Thu 20 Nov
⏰ 1:30–2:30pm
💻 Online
Let’s move beyond inclusion as a buzzword.
Learn from lived-experience trainers & reflect on your inclusive practice.
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/HB3Bt
#DisabilityJustice #Equity #Inclusion
🚧 Just 6% of parents and carers agree there is a clear transitions pathway.
Young people and families deserve clarity and consistency.
Let’s chart a clearer path forward.
Explore solutions in the full report 👉 lnkd.in/ebXFbQ9J
#TransitionsScotland #YouthSupport #CompassReport
Young people and families deserve clarity and consistency.
Let’s chart a clearer path forward.
Explore solutions in the full report 👉 lnkd.in/ebXFbQ9J
#TransitionsScotland #YouthSupport #CompassReport
October 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🚧 Just 6% of parents and carers agree there is a clear transitions pathway.
Young people and families deserve clarity and consistency.
Let’s chart a clearer path forward.
Explore solutions in the full report 👉 lnkd.in/ebXFbQ9J
#TransitionsScotland #YouthSupport #CompassReport
Young people and families deserve clarity and consistency.
Let’s chart a clearer path forward.
Explore solutions in the full report 👉 lnkd.in/ebXFbQ9J
#TransitionsScotland #YouthSupport #CompassReport