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ADASS responds to proposed amendments on Sections 135/136 in the Mental Health Bill
We’ve signed a joint statement led by the Royal College of Psychiatrists opposing plans to transfer police powers of detention to medical practitioners under reforms of the Mental Health Bill in England and Wales. These proposals risk causing significant harm and should not be pushed through Parliament without proper consideration.
5 June 2025
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ADASS responds to Health Foundation report on adult social care funding pressures
Our response to the new Health Foundation report, which estimates the future funding required for adult social care in England to meet care needs as we live longer and to improve people’s care.
15 May 2025
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ADASS responds to the government’s immigration white paper
Our response to the Government's new measures to ban recruitment of adult social care workers through the care worker visa route in the immigration white paper.
12 May 2025
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ADASS responds to the terms of reference of the Independent Commission on adult social care
ADASS response to the terms of reference of the Independent Commission on adult social care
2 May 2025
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ADASS’s new President: Jess McGregor’s keynote speech
Read Jess McGregor's powerful first speech as ADASS President at this year's Spring Seminar.
29 April 2025
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ADASS responds to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Our response to the Chancellor's Spring Statement
26 March 2025
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ADASS responds to the National Audit Office report on local government sustainability
Our response to the National Audit Office report on local government sustainability.
28 February 2025
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ADASS responds to announcement on social care commission and support measures
Our response to the Government's announcement of a new social care commission and additional support measures for the sector.
3 January 2025
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Local Government Provisional Finance Settlement Response
In response to today’s (Wednesday 18 December 2024) provisional local government finance settlement, Melanie Williams, President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, said: “While this additional funding is welcome, there remains a funding gap of over £1bn for adult social care to even standstill next year, which means councils won’t be able […]
18 December 2024
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ADASS President’s NCASC 2024 Speech
Introduction and thanks To NCASC 2024 on behalf of ADASS, ADCS, and the LGA. I am Melanie Williams, President of ADASS. ADASS has organised the programme this year, the convention is that we open the conference, and it’s my pleasure to do so today. Welcome conference. This week we come together to collaborate, learn, and […]
27 November 2024