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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
Blog
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
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Improving support for young people transitioning into adult social care
ADASS President, Melanie Williams, discusses improving young people’s transition into adult social care.
4 February 2025
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More occupational therapists needed to deliver the Disabled Facilities Grant
Claire Barcham, Senior Officer, Policy and Practice for ADASS looks at the challenge of distributing the Disabled Facilities Grant given the shortage of occupational therapists needed to deliver it.
28 January 2025
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ADASS President’s end of year reflection
ADASS President, Melanie Williams reflects on the end of 2024, including giving evidence to the Health and Social Care Select Committee's inquiry on 'The 10 Year Plan' for the NHS.
23 December 2024
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Mental Health Bill and the need for change
Claire Barcham. Senior Officer, Policy and Practice for ADASS, shares her views on the Mental Health Bill and the need for change.
16 December 2024
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Reflections on the National Children and Adults Services Conference (NCASC) 2024
Sally Burlington, CEO of ADASS, shares her reflections from the National Children and Adults Services Conference (NCASC) 2024.
3 December 2024
Press Releases
Social care ‘endangered’ by ‘catastrophic’ national insurance increases, warns ADASS President
The Government’s Budget decision to increase employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) will have “catastrophic consequences for millions of people drawing on care and support” will warn Melanie Williams, President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS).
27 November 2024
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Shaping neighbourhood care: The role of adult social services in transforming health and wellbeing
The government’s drive to move care into communities will be a cornerstone of next year’s NHS ten-year plan. In this blog, Richard Humphries, ADASS Associate Trustee, explores why adult social care is vital to making this vision a reality.
21 November 2024
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Balancing adult social care: Rising costs, funding gaps, and the path forward
ADASS President, Melanie Williams reflects on the impact of the Autumn Budget on adult social care and the wider community sector.
18 November 2024