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Winter planning starts in people’s homes, not hospital corridors
With the NHS Winter Plan 2026/27 published, ADASS Care and Health Co-Leads set out why focussing only on hospital capacity during the winter misses the opportunities to support people to remain well and independent at home.
29 October 2026
Statements
ADASS responds to Autumn Budget 2026
ADASS President Phil Holmes welcomes focus on carers but questions whether there is enough in the budget to support adult social care more broadly.
28 October 2026
ADASS responds to CQC State of Care report
In response to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England, Phil Holmes President of ADASS said: “This report shows how hard councils and care providers work to maintain high standards, with the majority being rated as Good or better. Adult social care is frequently presented as […]
23 October 2026
Blog
Building a more inclusive picture of family and friend carers to improve support
The Centre for Care at Birmingham University is piloting a new national survey of family and friend carers in England. It has been working with family and friend carers, as well as sector stakeholders including Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) to co-design the refreshed survey. Fi Flowers, TLAP, reflects why surveys should be co-designed alongside […]
22 October 2026
Statements
ADASS responds to UK COVID-19 Inquiry Module 6 report
Our response to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry’s Module 6 report, which examines the impact of the pandemic on the UK care sector.
20 October 2026
Blog
A National Care Service must be built around people and places, not institutions
This contribution is written from the perspective of Wigan, a place whose adult social care services are widely recognised as among the strongest in England. That recognition does not imply perfection. Like every area, we continue to face significant challenges, increasing complexity of need and financial constraints. There remains much to improve and much to […]
13 October 2026
Statements
ADASS responds to Andy Burnham’s conference speech
Responding to Andy Burnham’s adult social care announcement during his speech at the Labour Party Conference 2026, ADASS President Phil Holmes said: “It’s good to see the Government’s commitment to break the deadlock on adult social care reform and to put forward proposals for a universal system in which everyone who needs care can get […]
29 September 2026
Blog
Fairness is good care: why equality and equity matter in adult social care
ADASS President Phil Holmes reflects on a recent webinar which concluded equity is not a ‘nice to have’ or political debate, but a legal duty and fundamental to delivering good adult social care. ADASS, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) recently came together for a webinar to explore […]
25 September 2026
‘A World’ by Haris Ahmed
Bradford poet Haris Ahmed shares A World, a powerful poem shaped by his lived experience and read by ADASS Trustee Fazeela Hafejee at the ADASS Spring Seminar 2026.
11 September 2026
Statements
ADASS welcomes rethink on local government’s role in integrated care boards
ADDASS has responded to the Government’s U-turn on Health Bill proposals to remove mandated council representation from integrated care boards. Phil Holmes, President of ADASS, said: “Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) work best when the NHS, local government and adult social care work together to improve outcomes for people and communities. ADASS has long been concerned about […]
3 September 2026