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ADASS responds to PM’s announcement on adult social care reform plans and funding
Prime Minister Boris Johnson today (07/09/21) set out the government’s vision for the future of adult social care. Following today’s announcement, Stephen Chandler, ADASS President, said: “We have waited a quarter of a century for a government to deliver on the promise of sustainable funding and reform of adult social care. This welcome announcement feels […]
30 June 2024
Statements
ADASS responds to the Health and Social Care Select Committee report on workforce resilience
ADASS warmly welcomes the Commons Health and Social Care Committee’s report on workforce burnout and resilience in the NHS and social care, particularly its call for publication of a people plan for social care as a matter of urgency and for objective, transparent and independently audited workforce projections for five-, 10- and 20-year periods. It welcomes […]
30 June 2024
Statements
ADASS responds to the Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Review
n response to a report on the conclusion of the Norfolk Safeguarding Adult Review of Cawston Park Hospital, Stephen Chandler, President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, said: “ADASS welcomes this report and its shocking findings and recommendations. The report lays bare the hospital’s failings of the people in its care. Our […]
30 June 2024
Blog
Diary of a CQC assessment: Stage seven – Socialising the outcome and the action plan
Stage 5 – reflection and feedback This stage was a moment for collective reflection (and a thank you) that I had built into the schedule at the end of the on-site week, which is entirely discretionary, but very much something I felt was right to do without really knowing if it would work to […]
30 June 2024
Blog
Diary of a CQC assessment: Stage five & six – Reflection, feedback, initial findings and discussion
Stage 5 – reflection and feedback This stage was a moment for collective reflection (and a thank you) that I had built into the schedule at the end of the on-site week, which is entirely discretionary, but very much something I felt was right to do without really knowing if it would work to […]
30 June 2024
Blog
President’s Day 2024
On Thursday 23 May 2024, a President’s Day event was held to mark the inauguration of Melanie Williams as President-Elect 2024-25 of ADASS.
24 May 2024
Campaigns
Supporting Carers Hub
A storehouse of great ideas from social care teams and other organisations on how they’re improving support for unpaid carers.
24 April 2024
Blog
Best ways to empower Local Authorities with technology for better CQC ratings
ADASS Sponsored Content December 2023 Content written by The Access Group As we are all aware assessing how all local authorities meet their duties under part 1 of the Care Act 2014 is a new responsibility for the CQC. Over the past few months, the CQC have completed its pilot assessments and have released its […]
1 December 2023
Blog
Spring Seminar 2023: The Access Group’s Guide to Digital Technology for CQC Success
With the new CQC inspections on the horizon, this article discusses the power digital technology can have to deliver better care quality, mitigate risks, and streamline processes, whilst also delivering the evidence needed to help you achieve the best overall CQC rating possible. With the Spring Seminar just around the corner, we are delighted at […]
18 April 2023