A voice for adult social care

We are a membership organisation for those working in adult social care.

As a charity we work with professionals, other organisations and people with lived experience to influence decision makers, policy and legislation – from the local to regional and national level.

We raise awareness of the benefits social care can bring to individuals and communities, and aim to ensure all of us who need care and support can live the lives we want regardless of age, ability and background.  

News & campaigns

ADASS President’s reflections on social care at Labour Party Conference 24

ADASS President Melanie Williams reflects on this year’s Labour Party Conference.
Our work

ADASS Autumn Budget and Spending Review Representation September 2024

Our submission to HM Treasury’s call for evidence ahead of the Autumn Budget on 30 October 2024 and the Spending Review covers a range of areas where this Government could stabilise and invest in adult social care.
News & campaigns

Lord Darzi’s NHS report provides hope for social care

Jess McGregor, Director of Adult Social Services at Camden Council and Vice President of ADASS, shares her thoughts following Lord Darzi’s NHS report.

Supporting Carers Hub 

Inspiring ways to provide better support for carers.

This is for anyone who provides support to unpaid carers in England. It’s a storehouse of great practice and great ideas from social care teams and other organisations on how they’re improving support for carers so they can balance their caregiving with other commitments in their lives.

About ADASS

We are a membership organisation for those working in adult social care. As a charity we work with professionals, other organisations and people with lived experience to influence decision makers, policy and legislation – from the local to regional and national level.

Membership

Our membership is drawn from serving directors of adult social care employed by local authorities and their direct reports. Associate members are past directors and their direct reports, and since 2019, our wider membership includes principal social workers.

ADASS and the Local Government Association (LGA) are Partners in Care and Health

Supporting councils to improve the way they deliver adult social care and public health services; and helping Government understand the challenges faced by the sector.