020 36971204 info@arcouk.org A A A A HOME ABOUT ARCO RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES ARCO CONFERENCE CONSUMER CODE ARCO ANALYTICS PRESS WELCOME Welcome to the Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO). ARCO represents retirement community providers in the UK. This website provides information on what it is like to live in a retirement community; what the Association stands for; and the work that the Association is doing to ensure that people in the UK are aware of the variety of housing options available to them. INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS AND THOSE INTERESTED IN MOVING TO A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INFORMATION FOR PROVIDERS OF RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES INFORMATION FOR PROFESSIONALS AND MEMBERS OF THE PRESS What we do The Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO) is the main body representing retirement community sector the UK. Retirement communities may also be referred to as retirement villages; extra care housing; housing with care; assisted living; close care apartments; or independent living. Over 20,000 people in the UK currently live in a retirement community, living independently and part of a vibrant community, whilst being able to take advantage of personalised, flexible care on site if needed. Learn more about ARCO Find a Retirement Community View a map of all ARCO-registered schemes, or search for your nearest retirement community using your postcode. Latest News ARCO BACK STARTS AT HOME CAMPAIGN The Government is currently reviewing how supported housing, including older people’s housing-with-care schemes, is funded. ARCO is a firm champion of supported housing for older people, and urge the government to ensure that these vital services continue to be funded in the future. We are therefore proud to join the Starts at Home campaign, and Starts at Home Day on 1 […] NEW EVENT FEES SEMINAR – 21 SEPTEMBER The Law Commission has published a progress report on its review of event fees in retirement properties. This found that, if transparent, event fees can be beneficial to consumers and can help increase the supply of specialist housing. The retirement community sector are now working with the Law Commission to develop a Code of Practice relating to […] SELL-OUT SUCCESS FOR INAUGURAL ARCO CONFERENCE On 6 July 2016 ARCO (Associated Retirement Community Operators) was pleased to hold their inaugural conference – ‘What Next? Shaping the Future of Retirement Communities in the UK’ – at the Congress Centre in central London. It was a sell-out event, with close to 300 delegates and exhibitors registered to attend the main conference day, and 77 […] KEY PAGES About Arco Members Join ARCO Contact Jobs INFORMATION Site Map Privacy Policy CONTACT ARCO's office: Associated Retirement Community Operators, The Heals Building, Suites A&B, 3rd Floor, 22-24 Torrington Place, London, WC1E 7HJ Telephone: 020 36971204 michaelvoges@arcouk.org ARCO © 2016. All rights reserved. | Web Design & Development by Oogly