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.  

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Our co-production vision

We’re proud to launch our Co-production Vision: our commitment to making co-production a core part of ADASS culture.
Campaign Article

Freya’s story: How my experience of social care drives me to create change

At 23, Freya has faced challenges arranging her own care. She’s now determined to use that experience to improve social care for all of us.
News & campaigns

ADASS responds to the Spending Review 2025

Our response to the 2025 Spending Review and what it means for adult social care.

Care Can’t Wait

Realising the potential of social care so that everyone can live a good life

At its best, adult social care enables hundreds of thousands of us to live meaningful lives at home and in our communities. But it’s not always there for everyone who needs it. That’s why we’re providing a platform for people who draw on care and support to share their story and, together, we’re making the case for improvement and investment – so that it can work for all of us.

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.