We're L'Arche, an international movement of communities for people with and without learning disabilities. L'Arche London, based in West Norwood, is made up of about 100 people with and without learning disabilities, some of whom live in our community houses and others who participate in our workshops or drama group. Joy, openness, and relationship is at the heart of our shared life.
We believe that care is a universal need for everyone and everything. We thrive when we are looked after, and we shouldn't be embarrassed about this. L'Arche is a beacon in the social care landscape for a different kind of care, where friendship is at the heart of the caring encounter and the power inequality of carer/cared-for breaks down. We're joyfully rebelling against a care sector that is too often dehumanising and impersonal.