ADASS
@adass.bsky.social
ADASS is the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, furthering the interests of those who need social care services.
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/
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👇
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...
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...
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.
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
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
Directors have reduced prevention spending by at least 10 percent our #SpringSurvey2025 shows. ASC needs to be adequately funded to allow for investment in preventive measures that improve outcomes for people, carers & councils’ finances.
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/
July 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Directors have reduced prevention spending by at least 10 percent our #SpringSurvey2025 shows. ASC needs to be adequately funded to allow for investment in preventive measures that improve outcomes for people, carers & councils’ finances.
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/
Our annual survey shows Directors overspent on their budgets last year. This has an impact on the choice and quality of care and support available. It leaves less money for prevention that would likely improve outcomes for people. See our report www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/
July 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Our annual survey shows Directors overspent on their budgets last year. This has an impact on the choice and quality of care and support available. It leaves less money for prevention that would likely improve outcomes for people. See our report www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/
To deliver good outcomes for people, the shift into communities must be adequately resourced and planned. Read more about the impact of NHS pressures on adult social care in our full report on pages 38 – 42.
adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
#CareCantWait #SpringSurvey2025
adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
#CareCantWait #SpringSurvey2025
July 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
To deliver good outcomes for people, the shift into communities must be adequately resourced and planned. Read more about the impact of NHS pressures on adult social care in our full report on pages 38 – 42.
adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
#CareCantWait #SpringSurvey2025
adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
#CareCantWait #SpringSurvey2025
After a serious fall, Margaret didn’t just recover, she regained her independence.
Six months on, she’s driving again, doing her weekly shop, & baking cakes, all thanks to the support of social care.
Margaret's story is a powerful reminder of why #CareCantWait
👉 www.adass.org.uk/campaign_art...
Six months on, she’s driving again, doing her weekly shop, & baking cakes, all thanks to the support of social care.
Margaret's story is a powerful reminder of why #CareCantWait
👉 www.adass.org.uk/campaign_art...
July 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
After a serious fall, Margaret didn’t just recover, she regained her independence.
Six months on, she’s driving again, doing her weekly shop, & baking cakes, all thanks to the support of social care.
Margaret's story is a powerful reminder of why #CareCantWait
👉 www.adass.org.uk/campaign_art...
Six months on, she’s driving again, doing her weekly shop, & baking cakes, all thanks to the support of social care.
Margaret's story is a powerful reminder of why #CareCantWait
👉 www.adass.org.uk/campaign_art...
The case for prevention is clear, but the path to preventative services and supports is not straightforward. It is difficult to invest in better long-term outcomes, when short term savings need to be made and immediate needs for care and support have to be met.
#CareCantWait
#CareCantWait
July 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The case for prevention is clear, but the path to preventative services and supports is not straightforward. It is difficult to invest in better long-term outcomes, when short term savings need to be made and immediate needs for care and support have to be met.
#CareCantWait
#CareCantWait
ADASS Vice President, Phil Holmes gives his personal take on efficiency and productivity in adult social care, and how a wrong-headed approach risks increasing costs and missing opportunities.
Read his blog: adass.org.uk/looking-thro...
Read his blog: adass.org.uk/looking-thro...
July 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
ADASS Vice President, Phil Holmes gives his personal take on efficiency and productivity in adult social care, and how a wrong-headed approach risks increasing costs and missing opportunities.
Read his blog: adass.org.uk/looking-thro...
Read his blog: adass.org.uk/looking-thro...
Our new survey showed the financial challenges councils face as more people draw on complex social care. We warned that without adequate funding for adult social care, the Government’s ambition to shift from hospital to community won’t be realised.
adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
July 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Our new survey showed the financial challenges councils face as more people draw on complex social care. We warned that without adequate funding for adult social care, the Government’s ambition to shift from hospital to community won’t be realised.
adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
Early care and support enables us to live in better health for longer. Yet, our survey of Directors shows they aren’t confident their budgets will be sufficient to meet their statutory prevention and wellbeing duties, in our report👇
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/
#CareCantWait
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/
#CareCantWait
July 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Early care and support enables us to live in better health for longer. Yet, our survey of Directors shows they aren’t confident their budgets will be sufficient to meet their statutory prevention and wellbeing duties, in our report👇
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/
#CareCantWait
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/
#CareCantWait
Michael Chard reflects on the findings of our annual survey of Directors of Adult Social Services, which was published today, in his latest blog.👇
www.adass.org.uk/the-narrative-isnt-matched-by-action-2025-spring-survey-reflections/
#SpringSurvey2025 #CareCantWait
www.adass.org.uk/the-narrative-isnt-matched-by-action-2025-spring-survey-reflections/
#SpringSurvey2025 #CareCantWait
July 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Michael Chard reflects on the findings of our annual survey of Directors of Adult Social Services, which was published today, in his latest blog.👇
www.adass.org.uk/the-narrative-isnt-matched-by-action-2025-spring-survey-reflections/
#SpringSurvey2025 #CareCantWait
www.adass.org.uk/the-narrative-isnt-matched-by-action-2025-spring-survey-reflections/
#SpringSurvey2025 #CareCantWait
Alyson Scurfield discusses how the TEC Services Association’s #EverydayTEC campaign communicates the positive impact TEC can have on the lives of those of us who draw on care and support. 👇
www.adass.org.uk/everyday-tec-changing-the-way-we-talk-about-technology-enabled-care/
#CareCantWait
www.adass.org.uk/everyday-tec-changing-the-way-we-talk-about-technology-enabled-care/
#CareCantWait
July 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Alyson Scurfield discusses how the TEC Services Association’s #EverydayTEC campaign communicates the positive impact TEC can have on the lives of those of us who draw on care and support. 👇
www.adass.org.uk/everyday-tec-changing-the-way-we-talk-about-technology-enabled-care/
#CareCantWait
www.adass.org.uk/everyday-tec-changing-the-way-we-talk-about-technology-enabled-care/
#CareCantWait
“What I would like to see are panellists with lived experience included in the planning stages of events,” writes, Jennifer Pearl in her blog to mark #CoproductionWeek2025. 👇
www.adass.org.uk/more-than-a-seat-at-the-table-co-producing-events-with-people-with-lived-experience/
www.adass.org.uk/more-than-a-seat-at-the-table-co-producing-events-with-people-with-lived-experience/
July 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
“What I would like to see are panellists with lived experience included in the planning stages of events,” writes, Jennifer Pearl in her blog to mark #CoproductionWeek2025. 👇
www.adass.org.uk/more-than-a-seat-at-the-table-co-producing-events-with-people-with-lived-experience/
www.adass.org.uk/more-than-a-seat-at-the-table-co-producing-events-with-people-with-lived-experience/
ADASS is proud to support #CoproductionWeek2025. We’re on a journey to embed co-production in all aspects of our work and we’d like to thank our colleagues at @tlap.bsky.social and the NCAG for their support developing our Co-production Vision.
June 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
ADASS is proud to support #CoproductionWeek2025. We’re on a journey to embed co-production in all aspects of our work and we’d like to thank our colleagues at @tlap.bsky.social and the NCAG for their support developing our Co-production Vision.
ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social, shares insights from her week at the European Social Services Network Conference.
www.adass.org.uk/key-takeaways-from-the-european-social-services-network-conference-2025/
#CareCantWait
www.adass.org.uk/key-takeaways-from-the-european-social-services-network-conference-2025/
#CareCantWait
June 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social, shares insights from her week at the European Social Services Network Conference.
www.adass.org.uk/key-takeaways-from-the-european-social-services-network-conference-2025/
#CareCantWait
www.adass.org.uk/key-takeaways-from-the-european-social-services-network-conference-2025/
#CareCantWait
Freya, 23, has already broken down barriers to live the life she chooses: moving out, living independently & exploring her gender identity. After challenges arranging her own care, she’s now using that experience to push for change. 👇
www.adass.org.uk/campaign_art...
#CareCantWait
www.adass.org.uk/campaign_art...
#CareCantWait
June 26, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Freya, 23, has already broken down barriers to live the life she chooses: moving out, living independently & exploring her gender identity. After challenges arranging her own care, she’s now using that experience to push for change. 👇
www.adass.org.uk/campaign_art...
#CareCantWait
www.adass.org.uk/campaign_art...
#CareCantWait
It's the 1 year anniversary of the Workforce Strategy. A sustainable workforce is central to providing good social care, but we need to encourage more people to join and stay! This strategy is all about how we can achieve that as a sector #ASCWorkforceStrategy #carecantwait
June 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
It's the 1 year anniversary of the Workforce Strategy. A sustainable workforce is central to providing good social care, but we need to encourage more people to join and stay! This strategy is all about how we can achieve that as a sector #ASCWorkforceStrategy #carecantwait
Housing 2025 | Tuesday 24 June | 10:35 - 11:30
Hear from our Housing Policy Lead, Neil Revely, at #Housing2025, as he shares key insights and next steps from the Older People’s Housing Taskforce, alongside a panel of housing experts, including its Chair, @juliennemeyer.bsky.social.
Hear from our Housing Policy Lead, Neil Revely, at #Housing2025, as he shares key insights and next steps from the Older People’s Housing Taskforce, alongside a panel of housing experts, including its Chair, @juliennemeyer.bsky.social.
June 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Housing 2025 | Tuesday 24 June | 10:35 - 11:30
Hear from our Housing Policy Lead, Neil Revely, at #Housing2025, as he shares key insights and next steps from the Older People’s Housing Taskforce, alongside a panel of housing experts, including its Chair, @juliennemeyer.bsky.social.
Hear from our Housing Policy Lead, Neil Revely, at #Housing2025, as he shares key insights and next steps from the Older People’s Housing Taskforce, alongside a panel of housing experts, including its Chair, @juliennemeyer.bsky.social.
4 in 5 of us will need adult social care in our lifetime.
But right now, lives are falling apart without it.
Together, we can change this.
Join the movement and tell our leaders that #CareCantWait.
✍️ Add your name: www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
But right now, lives are falling apart without it.
Together, we can change this.
Join the movement and tell our leaders that #CareCantWait.
✍️ Add your name: www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
June 20, 2025 at 10:53 AM
4 in 5 of us will need adult social care in our lifetime.
But right now, lives are falling apart without it.
Together, we can change this.
Join the movement and tell our leaders that #CareCantWait.
✍️ Add your name: www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
But right now, lives are falling apart without it.
Together, we can change this.
Join the movement and tell our leaders that #CareCantWait.
✍️ Add your name: www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman, a Professor of Social Work, challenges the negative perceptions about older people and shares her insights on the valuable contribution they can make to society. Read her blog:
www.adass.org.uk/reflections-on-the-contribution-of-our-ageing-population-to-society/
www.adass.org.uk/reflections-on-the-contribution-of-our-ageing-population-to-society/
June 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman, a Professor of Social Work, challenges the negative perceptions about older people and shares her insights on the valuable contribution they can make to society. Read her blog:
www.adass.org.uk/reflections-on-the-contribution-of-our-ageing-population-to-society/
www.adass.org.uk/reflections-on-the-contribution-of-our-ageing-population-to-society/
Behind every number is a person providing care & support to family and loved ones often at a financial cost and to their health and wellbeing. Our vision is for unpaid care to be recognised, supported and remunerated when it’s a choice.
#Carersweek #unpaidcarers #CareCantWait
#Carersweek #unpaidcarers #CareCantWait
June 12, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Behind every number is a person providing care & support to family and loved ones often at a financial cost and to their health and wellbeing. Our vision is for unpaid care to be recognised, supported and remunerated when it’s a choice.
#Carersweek #unpaidcarers #CareCantWait
#Carersweek #unpaidcarers #CareCantWait