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Launching the ADASS Research Group: Influencing the future of social care
ADASS has launched a new research group to strengthen collaboration and shape future priorities. In this first update, Chair of the ADASS Research Group, Chris Lehmann, sets out the group’s plans, followed by Professor Yvonne Birks on why partnerships between research and practice are vital to improving adult social care.
15 September 2025
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Past reflections and a vision for the future
Julia Ross reflects on her 30-year career spanning health and social care, the stories and people which have shaped her professional life and future developments in social care.
19 August 2025
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From tragedy to preparedness: Adult social care’s voice in the Covid-19 Public Inquiry
By Cathie Williams, former ADASS CEO Five years ago we were in the thick of the pandemic. Now, the Hearings for the Social Care Module of the Public Inquiry have finished, the Inquiry is taking closing statements and we will await the report. I want to mark both the dreadfulness of that period, the magnificence […]
15 August 2025
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Lucky enough to get old – housing that supports healthy ageing
Holly Holder, Senior Consultant at Campbell Tickell, highlights the urgent need for more accessible, affordable housing for older people in England. Here she calls for national policy change, market incentives, as well as on-going local action to ensure everyone can age with dignity, independence, and choice.
5 August 2025
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Looking through the right end of the telescope: How we can approach efficiency and productivity in adult social care from the right starting place
ADASS Vice President Phil Holmes gives his personal take on efficiency and productivity in adult social care and how a wrong-headed approach risks increasing costs and missing opportunities.
18 July 2025
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Live more: shifting support upstream for people and families living with dementia
Bernie Enright, Executive Director of Adult Social Care at Manchester City Council and Ewan King, Chief Executive of Shared Lives Plus, discuss their exciting new initiative to help people with dementia.
17 July 2025
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Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of care
By Jess McGregor, ADASS President At ADASS, we represent leaders across adult social care who are united by a shared commitment: to enable people to live good lives, with dignity, independence, and connection — whatever their background, identity or circumstances. Across the country, every day, adult social care supports people who bring with them a […]
16 July 2025
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The narrative isn’t matched by action: 2025 Spring Survey reflections
Following the launch of our 2025 Spring Survey, ADASS Director of Policy and Analysis Michael Chard reflects on the growing disconnect between the Government’s rhetoric and reality.
15 July 2025
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Government’s aim to shift health and care from hospital to community thrown into doubt by new social care report
Warm words for adult social care must be matched by action to meet Government’s health shifts and support more people to stay at home, say care leaders. Councils are being forced to cut back on early care and support to prevent people’s health and wellbeing deteriorating, as they struggle to meet the rising cost of […]
15 July 2025
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Everyday TEC: Changing the way we talk about Technology Enabled Care
By Alyson Scurfield, Chief Executive of TSA, the national advisory body for Technology Enabled Care When I speak to local authorities about Technology Enabled Care (TEC), one of the issues that often comes up is awareness, or lack of it. Front line workers struggle to explain care technology and its benefits to the people, families […]
7 July 2025
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More than a seat at the table: Co-producing events with people with lived experience
Jennifer Pearl, a member of the National Co-production Advisory Group (NCAG), part of Think Local Act Personal (TLAP), reflects on her journey with co-production in adult social care, emphasising the importance of ensuring opportunities are genuinely inclusive and accessible for people. After becoming unwell, aged 47, and after many episodes in hospital, I eventually recovered […]
2 July 2025
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ADASS launches a new vision for co-production
ADASS have worked closely with Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) and the National Co-production Advisory Group (NCAG) to co-produce their new Vision for Co-production, which was launched to mark Co-Production Week 2025.
1 July 2025
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Key takeaways from the European Social Services Network Conference 2025
ADASS President, Jess McGregor, shares her key insights from the event, including the similarities and differences in adult social care across Europe, our achievements to reform the sector in England and why there’s still more work to do to ensure that it’s truly diverse and inclusive.
27 June 2025
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What the Casey Commission can take away from Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme
ADASS Engagement Officer, Phoebe Kerr, reflects on how the National Disability Insurance Scheme in Australia has empowered people who draw on care and support the choice to live their lives on their own terms, and what both countries might learn from each other as they strive for more person-centred care.
17 June 2025
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Reflections on the contribution of our ageing population to society
Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman challenges negative misconceptions of older people and shares her insights on the valuable contribution they make to society.
12 June 2025
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Innovating to support independence: The Kirklees approach to Community Equipment Services
Mark Rance, Contract Manager for Kirklees Integrated Community Equipment Services (KICES), shares how their innovative model is transforming equipment services to support people to live independently.
19 May 2025
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What changes to overseas recruitment mean for the care sector
Melanie Weatherley MBE, co-chair of the Care Association Alliance, responds to the Government’s decision to end the recruitment of care workers from overseas.
19 May 2025
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Casey Commission – An opportunity to influence change
The Casey Commission Terms of Reference were published late last week. ADASS welcomed the focus of the Commission but we were clear that the timelines need to be shorter or risk further deterioration of care and support. To inform our response to the Commission, the national ADASS team have been working to gather views from […]
6 May 2025
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To Love Is to Act: What My Cancer Journey Taught Me About Stoicism and Adult Social Care
Pete Jackson, West Midlands ADASS Improvement Director, reflects on how his cancer journey and Stoic philosophy shaped his approach to adult social care, leadership, and resilience.
30 April 2025
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Melanie Williams reflects on her year as President of ADASS
From leading debates on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour and building a relationship with a new government to developing a toolkit on tech-enabled care and shining a light on young people preparing for adulthood, Melanie Williams discusses her presidency highlights.
28 April 2025
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How local councils are shaping mentally healthier communities
Andy Bell, Chief Executive of Centre for Mental Health, explores the vital role local councils play in supporting people’s mental health and shares how his organisation is working with councils to develop strategies, drive positive change, and ensure mental health remains a priority in local decision-making.
18 March 2025
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Unlocking £300 million of income for adult social care
By Paul Mason, managing director – OnDemandservices, Civica Adult social care (ASC) is facing a funding gap of around £1.2bn this year, and that’s just to keep up with the current need. As a result, 81% of councils expect to overspend on their budgets in 2024/25. It’s no exaggeration to say that lots of councils are […]
10 March 2025
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Making the case for proactive and preventative care: Insights from ADASS and TEC Services Association’s latest roundtable
By Paul Berney, TSA Associate ADASS and TEC Services Association’s (TSA) joint Commission on proactive and preventative Technology Enabled Care (TEC) hosted its second roundtable in January and the feedback we gathered was invaluable. Chaired by Melanie Williams, ADASS President, and Sir David Pearson, TEC Quality Chair, the event was attended by around 30 commission […]
28 February 2025
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Celebrating the role of occupational therapy apprentices in adult social care
For National Apprenticeship Week 2025, occupational therapy apprentices discuss their roles.
17 February 2025
