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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
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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
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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
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ADASS responds to the Care Quality Commission’s State of Care Report 2023/24
Our response to the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England.
25 October 2024
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ADASS responds to Dr Penny Dash review into operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Our response to the publication of the review into the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
15 October 2024
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ADASS responds to ‘The state of the adult social Care sector and workforce in England’ report 23/24
In response to Skills for Care’s ‘The state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England’ report for 2023/24, Anna Hemmings, CEO of ADASS, said: “The increase in the number of people in direct care roles is positive, but the high churn of recently recruited staff, particularly among our domestic workforce, remains a […]
10 October 2024
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ADASS Responds to Lord Darzi’s Report
In response to Lord Darzi’s report, Melanie Williams, President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services said: “We support Lord Darzi’s recommendation to shift focus and funding from hospitals, towards community and mental health services. “But social care must be at the heart of any plans to create a ‘neighbourhood NHS’, otherwise we’re […]
12 September 2024
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ADASS/BASW Joint Statement: The role of the DASS and social workers in disaster recovery
ADASS and BASW England are committed to highlighting the integral role of system leaders and social workers as key workers during disaster and emergency response and recovery.
19 August 2024
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Statement of Understanding: Planned Returns to the UK in Cases Involving Vulnerable Adults
This statement of understanding updates and replaces an understanding agreed between the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) in 2019.
15 August 2024
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ADASS responds to UK riots
A statement by ADASS President, Melanie Williams, in response to the violent riots happening across the UK.
6 August 2024
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ADASS welcomes Sally Burlington as new CEO
ADASS is delighted to announce the appointment of Sally Burlington as our new CEO, starting in early November 2024.
6 August 2024
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ADASS responds to the Government scrapping adult social care charging reforms
Our response to the Government's announcement that it will not proceed with adult social care charging reforms.
30 July 2024
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ADASS responds to Skills for Care’s ‘Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care in England’
Our response to the launch of Skills for Care's new Social Care Workforce Strategy
23 July 2024