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Why social care professionals are leading the way in purposeful AI adoption and what it means for the future of care
Drawing on research with nearly 300 health and social care professionals, our partners at System C explore why social care is leading the way in purposeful AI adoption, and what this means for the future of person-centred care.
16 January 2026
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Why keeping care homes open matters: lessons from Covid-19 for local authorities and care providers
COVID-19 changed how care homes operate. This blog sets out why keeping them open matters and what local authorities and providers can learn.
9 January 2026
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Adult social care in 2025: What changed, what didn’t and what it means for the year ahead
While 2025 was a challenging year for adult social care, it was also a pivotal one. This article reflects on key moments from the past year and what they mean for adult social care in 2026.
6 January 2026
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The only way to deliver better care is for the NHS and local authorities to work together more closely – here are seven steps to make it happen in 2026
Jess McGregor, President of ADASS, and Matthew Taylor, CEO of NHS Confederation, discuss the seven steps to deliver better care with the NHS and local authorities working together.
18 December 2025
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Peterborough City Council’s digital transformation journey: empowering its workforce and delivering better outcomes for people
Tina Hornsby shares how digital innovation at Peterborough City Council, including its use of AI is improving outcomes for social care practitioners and people who draw on care and support.
15 December 2025
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Introducing Rashpal Bishop, ADASS’ incoming Vice President in 2026
Rashpal Bishop is due to take up the post of ADASS Vice President and Trustee in 2026. In her first blog for the Association, she introduces herself and tells us a bit about her dual passion for digital and carers, and why she was inspired to stand as ADASS Vice President.
12 December 2025
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Reframing the conversation: Reflections on a year of narrative change training
Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of delivering our How to Talk About Social Care training to ADASS members across England, writes ADASS Engagement Officer Phoebe Kerr. This work is funded thanks to the generous support of the Rayne Foundation and is linked to our partnership with the Local Government Association (LGA), Think […]
9 December 2025
Press Releases / Statements
ADASS President’s NCASC 2025 speech
ADASS President, Jess McGregor, opens the National Children and Adult Services Conference (NCASC) 2025.
26 November 2025
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We can all agree social care is complex. But does that help?
Professor Catherine Needham, Professor of Public Policy and Public Management at the University of Birmingham and Associate Director of SSCR, reflects on the complexity of social care and why it must be approached as an interconnected ecosystem.
24 November 2025
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Strengthening support for unpaid carers: practical guidance for adult social services
To mark Carers Rights Day 2025, this blog brings together a set of key resources designed to help Directors of adult social services, local authorities, and partner organisations strengthen support for unpaid carers. These tools offer practical guidance, examples of good practice, and insights from across the sector to inform local improvement work. Below, we […]
20 November 2025
