ADASS strongly endorses single membership offer to social care employers

Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
Date: Friday 13th July 2012
Embargo: Immediate

The recent announcement of the merger between the National Skills Academy and Skills for Care signals a new and more cohesive approach towards social care workforce development and support. This merger brings together the extensive expertise and knowledge of both organisations to create a firm platform to help support and take forward the reforms of social care, which are so dependent upon strong effective leadership and workforce capacity.

Social Care White Paper 'takes important steps towards a better future but stumbles over finance'

Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
Date: Wednesday 11th July 2012
Embargo: Immediate

"Today’s announcement of the Social Care White Paper and draft Bill has successfully set out a compelling vision for care and support in the 21st century. Its concentration on citizens, carers, prevention, personalisation and integration points to the very best practice that some of our members are already implementing. The way in which the Bill draws on the Law Commission’s recommendations for a simpler basis for social care law provides important steps towards a better future for all," according to ADASS President Sarah Pickup.

UKHCA report 'reads much like a curate's egg' - ADASS

Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
Date: Thursday 5th July 2012
Embargo: 18:00 hours 5th July 2012

Today's report from the United Kingdom Home Care Association highlights the fact that social care resources are tight and local authorities are having to look at everything they do - including how they commission services and how social care needs are met - in order to manage within their budgets.