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ADASS responds to the LGR announcement
In response to the announcement on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), Phil Holmes, ADASS President, said: “We are pleased that the Government has responded to our significant concerns about the risks of Local Government Reorganisation to the capacity to support transition and the leadership pipeline for adult social care. Although we welcome the opportunities offered by […]
16 July 2026
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ADASS responds to Fair Pay Agreement announcement
In response to the Government’s Fair Pay Agreement announcement, Phil Holmes, President of ADASS, said: “ADASS supports the Government’s ambition for a Fair Pay Agreement (FPA). We believe that adult social care staff are highly skilled and welcome this opportunity to strengthen and retain the workforce, recognising those who provide care and support, via fairer […]
16 July 2026
Press Releases
ADASS Spring Survey: Rising adult social care needs leave councils £715 million over budget
Our latest Spring Survey finds that rising adult social care needs leave councils £715 million over budget.
15 July 2026
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Update note from ADASS following the Supreme Court decision on deprivation of liberty on 2 June, 2026
ADASS previously advised Councils to take a cautious approach to developing operational materials and approaches to reviewing and processing cases in the immediate wake of the Supreme Court decision. This note builds on that, following guidance issued by DHSC on 15 June, 2026. The judgement in the Supreme Court, known as AGNI, became the test for a deprivation of liberty immediately after it was handed down. There is […]
18 June 2026
Press Releases
Loneliness roadshow arrives in Doncaster, to mark the new ADASS presidency of Phil Holmes
A loneliness ‘roadshow’ event is taking place at the EcoPower Stadium at Doncaster Rovers Football Ground, on Thursday 11 June. Adult social care leaders, charities, academics and civil servants from across the country will join with Doncaster residents to take part in an interactive day designed to tackle loneliness including debates, workshops and talks – including from a social care companion robot. The event is being run by the Campaign to End Loneliness – hosted by Sheffield […]
11 June 2026
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ADASS responds to Supreme Court ruling on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
On June 2, the Supreme Court overruled the Cheshire West ruling on the meaning of deprivation of liberty. Rashpal Bishop is the Executive Director of Adults, Social Care and Health at Sandwell Council and the ADASS Vice President. She is also the ADASS Lead on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and responds to the judgement.
4 June 2026
Press Releases
ADASS and CQC refresh joint working protocol
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) have updated our Joint Working Protocol (JWP) agreement that sets out how we work together to share information and promote quality and safety.
22 May 2026
Statements / Blog
ADASS’s new President Phil Holmes inaugural speech
Phil Holmes' powerful first speech as ADASS President at the ADASS Spring Seminar 2026.
28 April 2026
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ADASS Past President Melanie Williams invited to join expert panel on children moving into adulthood
We’re delighted a new independent expert panel will investigate the important issue of young people transitioning from childhood to adulthood, and those needing care and support moving from children’s to adults’ services in our local authorities. Our members tell us young people don’t always get the support they need and have called for more focus […]
15 April 2026
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Local government reorganisation must not come at expense of people who rely on care
Our response to the Government's announcement on local government reorganisation.
26 March 2026
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ADASS responds to Casey’s speech at Nuffield Trust Summit 2026
Our response to today’s speech by Dame Louise Casey at the Nuffield Trust Summit 2026.
5 March 2026
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ADASS responds to DHSC’s announcement on working age adults
Our response to DHSC's announcement on above inflation increases for working age people
17 February 2026
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ADASS policy statement: vision rehabilitation
This statement by the ADASS Physical and Sensory Impairment Network puts blind and partially sighted people at the centre to ensure that they receive the outcomes they need to lead independent lives.
10 February 2026
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ADASS responds to DHSC’s Disabled Facilities Grant funding boost
Our response to DHSC's Disabled Facilities Grant funding boost.
13 January 2026
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ADASS responds to local government finance settlement
In response to the provisional local government finance settlement, Jess McGregor, President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, said: “While it is good to see a three-year funding settlement, which will help councils plan and deliver services more effectively, today’s announcement does not provide any additional funding for adult social care above […]
17 December 2025
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ADASS policy statement: Neighbourhood Health
This paper is intended to confirm the policy position ADASS takes around Neighbourhood Health as a central part of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England.
1 December 2025
Blog / Press Releases
ADASS President’s NCASC 2025 speech
ADASS President, Jess McGregor, opens the National Children and Adult Services Conference (NCASC) 2025.
26 November 2025
Press Releases
High-cost social care packages for young adults surge by almost a third in a single year
This year's Autumn Survey has revealed that high-cost social care packages for young people surge by almost a third in a single year.
25 November 2025
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ADASS responds to the local government finance policy statement
Our response to the local government finance policy statement
21 November 2025
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ADASS policy statement: Preparation for Adulthood
This paper is intended to confirm the policy position ADASS takes around Preparation for Adulthood (PfA), which can then be used to inform sector led improvement, reform and development of regulation, and to drive specific policy and practice for this area.
3 November 2025
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ADASS responds to ‘The state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report 2025
Our response to Skills for Care's 'The state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England' report for 2025
15 October 2025
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ADASS responds to ‘Voices of Homecare: Workforce’ report
In response to the Homecare Association report ‘Voices of Homecare: Workforce’, ADASS President Jess McGregor said: “This report highlights the ongoing challenge of securing enough care staff for our population’s growing social care needs, including supporting people to live independently at home. We were pleased to see the Government recently announce the Fair Pay Agreement […]
10 October 2025
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ADASS responds to CCN report on Local Government reorganisation
In response to the CCN report on Local Government reorganisation, ADASS President Jess McGregor said: “This report reinforces concerns we raised with Ministers in August about the risks local government reorganisation poses to hundreds of thousands of people who are older-aged, disabled or in vulnerable situations that draw on care and support. The findings highlight […]
10 October 2025
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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