Author Archives: Isla Thompson
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From our President: if my Presidency over the next year stands for one thing, it will be social justice
ADASS President Phil Holmes stresses that social justice must sit at the heart of adult social care. In a time of rising division and prejudice, he calls for leadership that moves beyond words and into meaningful action.
30 April 2026
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ADASS Past President Melanie Williams invited to join expert panel on children moving into adulthood
We’re delighted a new independent expert panel will investigate the important issue of young people transitioning from childhood to adulthood, and those needing care and support moving from children’s to adults’ services in our local authorities. Our members tell us young people don’t always get the support they need and have called for more focus […]
15 April 2026
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Local government reorganisation must not come at expense of people who rely on care
Our response to the Government's announcement on local government reorganisation.
26 March 2026
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Supported Housing: the missing link in social care reform
Neil Revely makes the case that supported housing is not a peripheral concern for adult social care but the foundation upon which good care depends. Without stable, appropriate housing, effective adult social care simply cannot be delivered. He sets out the key policy actions needed to put supported housing where it belongs: at the heart of policy, planning and investment decisions.
17 March 2026
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Upholding Human Rights: promoting the vote for adults with learning disabilities
Bradford Council’s Adults with Disabilities Team share insights on their Promote the Vote campaign which sees social workers support care homes and supported living providers with guidance to ensure that adults with learning disabilities understand their right to vote in local or national elections and are supported with the process.
12 March 2026
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ADASS responds to Casey’s speech at Nuffield Trust Summit 2026
Our response to today’s speech by Dame Louise Casey at the Nuffield Trust Summit 2026.
5 March 2026
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Richard Webb: a DASS perspective leading adult social care
Richard Webb looks back over his role as DASS as he prepares to step into the role of Chief Executive with a local authority.
3 March 2026
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Looking ahead: supporting social care through change
Kathryn Marsden OBE reflects on her time as the Chief Executive at the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) as she prepares to step down from her role.
2 March 2026
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Why storytelling matters in adult social care: insights from North West ADASS
North West ADASS reflect on the branch’s exploration of storytelling.
27 February 2026
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Why I became an ADASS Trustee, and why you should consider it too
By Caroline Baria, ADASS Trustee and Director of Adults and Health at Leeds City Council.
24 February 2026
