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ADASS responds to the attack at the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur
We condemn the attack on worshippers at the Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of those killed and harmed, and with the Jewish community and other communities in Manchester as they work together to cope with this tragedy. Antisemitism […]
3 October 2025
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ADASS responds to Fair Pay Agreement announcement
In response to the Government’s announcement of £500mn for the Fair Pay Agreement (FPA), ADASS President Jess McGregor said: “We’re pleased to see this FPA announcement to help improve the pay, terms and conditions of care workers who do a brilliant job day in and day out of supporting millions of older people and those […]
30 September 2025
Statements
Leading in troubled times
The President of ADASS, Jess McGregor, and Vice President, Phil Holmes, have today published a short statement about the challenges we all face and the standards we must maintain when leading adult social care through troubled times: “In recent months we have seen marches, flags waved in anger as well as pride, and sharp debates […]
29 September 2025
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ADASS responds to Baroness Casey hosting cross-party meeting
Our response to Baroness Casey hosting cross-party talks about the future of social care.
9 September 2025
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ADASS responds to Skills for Care’s size and structure report 2025
Our response to Skills for Care's size and structure of the adult social care sector
and workforce in England report.
29 July 2025
Press Releases
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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ADASS President Jess McGregor reflects on the future of adult social care at the LGA Conference 2025
Jess McGregor, President of ADASS, shared her insights in a thought-provoking discussion at the LGA Conference 2025 exploring Casey, coproduction, consensus, and compromise: what will drive the future reform of adult social care and what that reform might look like. She offered valuable perspectives on the key forces shaping the future of social care. “Adult […]
3 July 2025
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ADASS responds to the NHS 10-Year Health Plan
Our response to the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan.
3 July 2025
Press Releases
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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ADASS responds to the Spending Review 2025
Our response to the 2025 Spending Review and what it means for adult social care.
11 June 2025
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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
Campaigns
Care Can’t Wait
Realising the potential of social care so that everyone can live a good life
27 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
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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President, Melanie Williams responds to ADASS’s Autumn Survey 2024
In response to the Autumn Survey, President of ADASS Melanie Williams, said: “The financial situation is at breaking point and I’m afraid the latest NICs rise, in addition to the NLW means the adult social care sector is at its limit. Councils have a legal duty to provide care for our disabled and older people, […]
6 November 2024
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ADASS responds to the Autumn Budget 2024
In response to today’s budget, President of ADASS Melanie Williams, said: “The budget has offered some light relief for local government, with new money announced. In particular, we welcome the £600 million of grant funding for social care and improvements in Carer’s Allowance. “Our last survey showed that councils overspent on adult social care last […]
30 October 2024