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ADASS is the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, furthering the interests of those who need social care services.
ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social shares insights from a Casey Commission evidence session she took part in. Read her blog: www.adass.org.uk/what-i-took-from-a-casey-commission-evidence-session-and-why-people-must-be-at-the-heart-of-reform/
What I took from a Casey Commission evidence session — and why people must be at the heart of reform - ADASS
Jess McGregor, ADASS President and Director of Adult Social Care at Camden Council, reflects on an early roundtable for Baroness Louise Casey’s Independent Commission on Adult Social Care.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social shares insights from a Casey Commission evidence session she took part in. Read her blog: www.adass.org.uk/what-i-took-from-a-casey-commission-evidence-session-and-why-people-must-be-at-the-heart-of-reform/
It’s #SafeguardingWeek. Our new blog & audio clips explain why we need a new, clearer approach to safeguarding liberty. Our experts explain why DoLS is changing and what the recent Supreme Court case could mean for us all: www.adass.org.uk/from-depriva...
From deprivation of liberty to liberty protection - why we need a different approach to safeguarding liberty - ADASS
Part 1: From Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards to Liberty Protection Safeguards Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are the current legal protections for people who lack capacity and may be depri...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
It’s #SafeguardingWeek. Our new blog & audio clips explain why we need a new, clearer approach to safeguarding liberty. Our experts explain why DoLS is changing and what the recent Supreme Court case could mean for us all: www.adass.org.uk/from-depriva...
Hear from national leaders and sector experts including ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social and people who draw on care and support at #ncasc25 as they share insight, innovation and inspiration across children’s and adult social care. Book today: ncasc.info/about/
November 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Hear from national leaders and sector experts including ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social and people who draw on care and support at #ncasc25 as they share insight, innovation and inspiration across children’s and adult social care. Book today: ncasc.info/about/
🗣️“In my role as an OT Apprentice, I’ve seen how social prescribing can unlock potential and restore hope in the community.” William Dyett, looks at the role of social prescribing. Read his blog: www.adass.org.uk/a-community-ot-shares-how-social-prescribing-can-transform-lives/
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A community OT shares how social prescribing can transform lives - ADASS
To celebrate Occupational Therapy Week 2025, William Dyett, an occupational therapy apprentice, looks at the role of social prescribing and why occupational therapists can make the case for prevention...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🗣️“In my role as an OT Apprentice, I’ve seen how social prescribing can unlock potential and restore hope in the community.” William Dyett, looks at the role of social prescribing. Read his blog: www.adass.org.uk/a-community-ot-shares-how-social-prescribing-can-transform-lives/
#OTWeek25
#OTWeek25
“Councils are in an invidious position with insufficient funding to fully meet the needs of people drawing on care and support with limited ways to raise funds to close budgetary gaps.”
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/05/hike-in-council-income-from-charging-people-for-care-revealed-by-government
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/05/hike-in-council-income-from-charging-people-for-care-revealed-by-government
Charging people for care generating more and more income for councils - Community Care
English authorities raised almost £5bn raised from client contributions in 2024-25, up 14% on the year before
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November 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
“Councils are in an invidious position with insufficient funding to fully meet the needs of people drawing on care and support with limited ways to raise funds to close budgetary gaps.”
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/05/hike-in-council-income-from-charging-people-for-care-revealed-by-government
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/05/hike-in-council-income-from-charging-people-for-care-revealed-by-government
"Black women have been the unsung heroes of caregiving". Georgia Chimbani, Corporate Director of Health & Adult Social Care @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social discusses their experiences in social care. Read her blog. www.adass.org.uk/weve-always-cared-black-womens-experiences-in-the-care-sector/
“We’ve always cared”: black women’s experiences in the care sector - ADASS
Every October, Black History Month in the UK invites us to reflect on the contributions, struggles, and triumphs of Black communities. For Black women in the care sector, this month is more than a cel...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
"Black women have been the unsung heroes of caregiving". Georgia Chimbani, Corporate Director of Health & Adult Social Care @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social discusses their experiences in social care. Read her blog. www.adass.org.uk/weve-always-cared-black-womens-experiences-in-the-care-sector/
Our #autumnbudget2025 representation recognises the financial environment facing government and the Spending Review. Our asks for Government are low cost and focus on areas that lay the foundations for adult social care reform.
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-autumn-budget-representation-2025/
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-autumn-budget-representation-2025/
ADASS Autumn Budget representation 2025 - ADASS
Our submission to HM Treasury’s call for evidence ahead of the Autumn Budget 2025,
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October 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Our #autumnbudget2025 representation recognises the financial environment facing government and the Spending Review. Our asks for Government are low cost and focus on areas that lay the foundations for adult social care reform.
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-autumn-budget-representation-2025/
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-autumn-budget-representation-2025/
Alongside @basw-uk.bsky.social, we wrote to the Gov urging it to implement LPS. We welcome that it has listened, responded and announced a consultation. The current DoLS system is not fit for purpose.
www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/litigation-and-enforcement/400-litigation-news/62568-consultation
www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/litigation-and-enforcement/400-litigation-news/62568-consultation
Consultation on Liberty Protection Safeguards to be launched by Government next year
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October 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Alongside @basw-uk.bsky.social, we wrote to the Gov urging it to implement LPS. We welcome that it has listened, responded and announced a consultation. The current DoLS system is not fit for purpose.
www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/litigation-and-enforcement/400-litigation-news/62568-consultation
www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/litigation-and-enforcement/400-litigation-news/62568-consultation
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Unpaid carers are at breaking point.
Our new #CostOfCaring report reveals a system stretched to its limit – and it’s carers who are paying the price.
52% are caring for longer hours
49% have cut back on essentials like food and heating
42% say their health has worsened
Our new #CostOfCaring report reveals a system stretched to its limit – and it’s carers who are paying the price.
52% are caring for longer hours
49% have cut back on essentials like food and heating
42% say their health has worsened
October 21, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Unpaid carers are at breaking point.
Our new #CostOfCaring report reveals a system stretched to its limit – and it’s carers who are paying the price.
52% are caring for longer hours
49% have cut back on essentials like food and heating
42% say their health has worsened
Our new #CostOfCaring report reveals a system stretched to its limit – and it’s carers who are paying the price.
52% are caring for longer hours
49% have cut back on essentials like food and heating
42% say their health has worsened
"A carer in poor health is less able to continue caring, more likely to reach crisis and need services themselves." Laura Greene discusses the impact of caring on carers’ health and preventive health improvement programmes. Read her blog. www.adass.org.uk/unpaid-caring-the-hidden-health-inequality
Unpaid caring – the hidden health inequality we can no longer ignore and why we must intervene to prevent ill-health in carers - ADASS
Laura Greene, Head of Volunteering & Community Partnerships and Lead for Unpaid Carers at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, discusses the significant impact of caring and hospital discharge ...
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October 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
"A carer in poor health is less able to continue caring, more likely to reach crisis and need services themselves." Laura Greene discusses the impact of caring on carers’ health and preventive health improvement programmes. Read her blog. www.adass.org.uk/unpaid-caring-the-hidden-health-inequality
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This apparent shift in the government's position is very welcome news. 👏
In the summer, we wrote to the government alongside @adass.bsky.social urging them to implement LPS, which has been put on the back burner for too long. It's encouraging that Ministers have listened and responded.
In the summer, we wrote to the government alongside @adass.bsky.social urging them to implement LPS, which has been put on the back burner for too long. It's encouraging that Ministers have listened and responded.
October 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
This apparent shift in the government's position is very welcome news. 👏
In the summer, we wrote to the government alongside @adass.bsky.social urging them to implement LPS, which has been put on the back burner for too long. It's encouraging that Ministers have listened and responded.
In the summer, we wrote to the government alongside @adass.bsky.social urging them to implement LPS, which has been put on the back burner for too long. It's encouraging that Ministers have listened and responded.
Read our full response to @skillsforcare.bsky.social's latest report on the state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England. 👇
🔗https://www.adass.org.uk/adass-responds-to-the-state-of-the-adult-social-care-sector-and-workforce-in-england-report-2025/
🔗https://www.adass.org.uk/adass-responds-to-the-state-of-the-adult-social-care-sector-and-workforce-in-england-report-2025/
October 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Read our full response to @skillsforcare.bsky.social's latest report on the state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England. 👇
🔗https://www.adass.org.uk/adass-responds-to-the-state-of-the-adult-social-care-sector-and-workforce-in-england-report-2025/
🔗https://www.adass.org.uk/adass-responds-to-the-state-of-the-adult-social-care-sector-and-workforce-in-england-report-2025/
At its best, adult social care helps us live meaningful lives at home and in our communities.
4 in 5 of us are likely to need support in our lifetime because of things like illness, age, or disability.
Social care affects us all.
Join our campaign👇
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4 in 5 of us are likely to need support in our lifetime because of things like illness, age, or disability.
Social care affects us all.
Join our campaign👇
adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
October 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM
At its best, adult social care helps us live meaningful lives at home and in our communities.
4 in 5 of us are likely to need support in our lifetime because of things like illness, age, or disability.
Social care affects us all.
Join our campaign👇
adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
4 in 5 of us are likely to need support in our lifetime because of things like illness, age, or disability.
Social care affects us all.
Join our campaign👇
adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
Equality isn’t optional. It's the foundation of public service & the measure of how well people are served.
In a new blog, our President & our Policy & Practice Trustee reflect on how equality, equity & inclusion remain central to adult social care leadership.
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In a new blog, our President & our Policy & Practice Trustee reflect on how equality, equity & inclusion remain central to adult social care leadership.
🔗 www.adass.org.uk/equality-isn...
Equality isn’t optional: anchoring our leadership in law and duty - ADASS
Jess McGregor, ADASS President, and Nick Presmeg, ADASS Policy and Practice Trustee, reflect on how equality, equity and inclusion remain core to confident, lawful and values-led leadership in adult s...
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October 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Equality isn’t optional. It's the foundation of public service & the measure of how well people are served.
In a new blog, our President & our Policy & Practice Trustee reflect on how equality, equity & inclusion remain central to adult social care leadership.
🔗 www.adass.org.uk/equality-isn...
In a new blog, our President & our Policy & Practice Trustee reflect on how equality, equity & inclusion remain central to adult social care leadership.
🔗 www.adass.org.uk/equality-isn...
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It was great to have BASW hosting a session on ‘the role of social workers in the aftermath of disasters' to our mental health network today. We know the importance of supporting people’s mental wellbeing through difficult times and the integral role social work plays in this.
It was great to have BASW hosting a session on ‘the role of social workers in the aftermath of disasters' to our mental health network today. We know the importance of supporting people’s mental wellbeing through difficult times and the integral role social work plays in this.
It's World Mental Health Day. 🌍
Thank you to all social workers and social care staff who play a key role in improving mental health outcomes for those they support and for promoting good mental health as a universal human right.
Find out more 🔗 www.mentalhealth.org.uk
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Thank you to all social workers and social care staff who play a key role in improving mental health outcomes for those they support and for promoting good mental health as a universal human right.
Find out more 🔗 www.mentalhealth.org.uk
#WorldMentalHealthDay
October 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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It was great to have BASW hosting a session on ‘the role of social workers in the aftermath of disasters' to our mental health network today. We know the importance of supporting people’s mental wellbeing through difficult times and the integral role social work plays in this.
It was great to have BASW hosting a session on ‘the role of social workers in the aftermath of disasters' to our mental health network today. We know the importance of supporting people’s mental wellbeing through difficult times and the integral role social work plays in this.
‘In the PM's speech, themes of growth and reform resonated but #adultsocialcare was largely unseen. If it stays out of the spotlight, reform will stall.’ Our President, @ @jessmcp.bsky.social, reflects on her time at the #LabourPartyConference.
Reflections from Labour Party Conference - and a call for adult social care to take its rightful place in the national conversation - ADASS
By Jess McGregor, ADASS President Earlier this week, I attended the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. The energy and commitment to public service were palpable, but I left wanting to hear more ab...
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October 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
‘In the PM's speech, themes of growth and reform resonated but #adultsocialcare was largely unseen. If it stays out of the spotlight, reform will stall.’ Our President, @ @jessmcp.bsky.social, reflects on her time at the #LabourPartyConference.
To celebrate the #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, we’ve added a new story to #CareCantWait.
With the support of her carers, 92-year-old Pam is able to live independently at home, surrounded by family, friends, neighbours & the community that she loves.
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With the support of her carers, 92-year-old Pam is able to live independently at home, surrounded by family, friends, neighbours & the community that she loves.
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Pam's story: How social care helps me to live at home independently - ADASS
In 2017, I was admitted to hospital when I became poorly with pneumonia. I also have a condition called Haemochromatosis, which means my body absorbs and stores too much iron. If it’s not treated, it ...
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October 1, 2025 at 8:55 AM
To celebrate the #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, we’ve added a new story to #CareCantWait.
With the support of her carers, 92-year-old Pam is able to live independently at home, surrounded by family, friends, neighbours & the community that she loves.
adass.org.uk/campaign_art...
With the support of her carers, 92-year-old Pam is able to live independently at home, surrounded by family, friends, neighbours & the community that she loves.
adass.org.uk/campaign_art...
ADASS welcomes the £500mn #FairPayAgreement announcement for #socaialcare workers, looks forward to working with government to increase the hourly rate, but warns the funding must come from central government - not cash-strapped councils.
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ADASS responds to Fair Pay Agreement announcement - ADASS
In response to the Government’s announcement of £500mn for the Fair Pay Agreement (FPA), ADASS President Jess McGregor said: “We’re pleased to see this FPA announcement to help improve the pay, terms ...
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September 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
ADASS welcomes the £500mn #FairPayAgreement announcement for #socaialcare workers, looks forward to working with government to increase the hourly rate, but warns the funding must come from central government - not cash-strapped councils.
www.adass.org.uk/fpa-announce...
www.adass.org.uk/fpa-announce...
“This report highlights the lack of fairness and consistency in who receives CHC. Our latest survey found 75% of ASC directors reported an increase in the number of people no longer eligible for CHC.” Read our President's full response.
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www.adass.org.uk/adass-says-n...
ADASS says new research by Nuffield Trust highlights problems with CHC - ADASS
Responding to the new report by Nuffield Trust – entitled ‘All or Nothing? Access and variation in NHS continuing health care, ADASS President Jess McGregor said: “This report highlights the lack of f...
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September 26, 2025 at 11:18 AM
“This report highlights the lack of fairness and consistency in who receives CHC. Our latest survey found 75% of ASC directors reported an increase in the number of people no longer eligible for CHC.” Read our President's full response.
www.adass.org.uk/adass-says-n...
www.adass.org.uk/adass-says-n...
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President of @adass.bsky.social @jessmcp.bsky.social days: Good commissioning is gardening not buying. Sowing the seeds and growing all kinds of support.
Also: decision making including commissioning is a very white space which doesn’t reflect diverse communities. Needs to change.
Also: decision making including commissioning is a very white space which doesn’t reflect diverse communities. Needs to change.
September 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
President of @adass.bsky.social @jessmcp.bsky.social days: Good commissioning is gardening not buying. Sowing the seeds and growing all kinds of support.
Also: decision making including commissioning is a very white space which doesn’t reflect diverse communities. Needs to change.
Also: decision making including commissioning is a very white space which doesn’t reflect diverse communities. Needs to change.
We’re delighted to be back at @socialcarefuture.bsky.social gathering in Manchester, focusing on national policy and how to transform adult social care, with members of the #CaseyCommission in attendance.
September 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
We’re delighted to be back at @socialcarefuture.bsky.social gathering in Manchester, focusing on national policy and how to transform adult social care, with members of the #CaseyCommission in attendance.
📢We’ve launched a new Research Group focused on influencing academic research into adult social care in partnership with @nihrsscr.bsky.social. Read more about the group’s purpose and plans in their blog.
www.adass.org.uk/launching-the-adass-research-group-influencing-the-future-of-social-care/
www.adass.org.uk/launching-the-adass-research-group-influencing-the-future-of-social-care/
Launching the ADASS Research Group: Influencing the future of social care - ADASS
ADASS has launched a new research group to strengthen collaboration and shape future priorities. In this first update, Chair of the ADASS Research Group, Chris Lehmann, sets out the group’s plans, fol...
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September 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
📢We’ve launched a new Research Group focused on influencing academic research into adult social care in partnership with @nihrsscr.bsky.social. Read more about the group’s purpose and plans in their blog.
www.adass.org.uk/launching-the-adass-research-group-influencing-the-future-of-social-care/
www.adass.org.uk/launching-the-adass-research-group-influencing-the-future-of-social-care/
New #CareCantWait story!
Jacqui cares for her son Joshua, who has Down syndrome & autism, and now also needs support herself.
Getting the right support hasn't been easy, but having choice & control over their care has made all the difference.
👉https://shorturl.at/fAnbX
Jacqui cares for her son Joshua, who has Down syndrome & autism, and now also needs support herself.
Getting the right support hasn't been easy, but having choice & control over their care has made all the difference.
👉https://shorturl.at/fAnbX
September 2, 2025 at 9:12 AM
New #CareCantWait story!
Jacqui cares for her son Joshua, who has Down syndrome & autism, and now also needs support herself.
Getting the right support hasn't been easy, but having choice & control over their care has made all the difference.
👉https://shorturl.at/fAnbX
Jacqui cares for her son Joshua, who has Down syndrome & autism, and now also needs support herself.
Getting the right support hasn't been easy, but having choice & control over their care has made all the difference.
👉https://shorturl.at/fAnbX
'ADASS has provided me with support, companionship and professional development.' Julia Ross, ADASS Associate and @basw-uk.bsky.social Chair, reflects on her career spanning health and social care. Read her blog.
www.adass.org.uk/past-reflections-and-a-vision-of-the-future/
www.adass.org.uk/past-reflections-and-a-vision-of-the-future/
Past reflections and a vision for the future - ADASS
Julia Ross reflects on her 30-year career spanning health and social care, the stories and people which have shaped her professional life and future developments in social care.
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August 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
'ADASS has provided me with support, companionship and professional development.' Julia Ross, ADASS Associate and @basw-uk.bsky.social Chair, reflects on her career spanning health and social care. Read her blog.
www.adass.org.uk/past-reflections-and-a-vision-of-the-future/
www.adass.org.uk/past-reflections-and-a-vision-of-the-future/
4 in 5 of us will need adult social care in our lifetime.
Yet, without the glue of social care, lives are falling apart.
Long waiting lists, low staff levels, people reaching crisis point.
Together, we can change this.
Join us to transform care: adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
#CareCantWait
Yet, without the glue of social care, lives are falling apart.
Long waiting lists, low staff levels, people reaching crisis point.
Together, we can change this.
Join us to transform care: adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
#CareCantWait
August 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
4 in 5 of us will need adult social care in our lifetime.
Yet, without the glue of social care, lives are falling apart.
Long waiting lists, low staff levels, people reaching crisis point.
Together, we can change this.
Join us to transform care: adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
#CareCantWait
Yet, without the glue of social care, lives are falling apart.
Long waiting lists, low staff levels, people reaching crisis point.
Together, we can change this.
Join us to transform care: adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
#CareCantWait