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ADASS responds to funding to help with retention and recruitment of the adult social care workforce
Responding to the announcement of £162.5 million in funding to help with retention and recruitment of the adult social care workforce, Cathie Williams, Chief Executive of ADASS said: In the run up to what promises to be an incredibly difficult winter, it is important to know that we set out to Government the need for […]
30 June 2024
Statements
ADASS responds to the State of Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England Report
Responding to the State of the adult social care sector and workforce in England report, Cathie Williams, ADASS Chief Executive said: “Working in social care or social work is incredibly rewarding, skilled and essential, however low pay, high turnover and alarming vacancy rates were all too common in the adult care workforce before the onset […]
30 June 2024
Statements
ADASS responds to Parliamentary Committee Report – Coronavirus: lessons learned to date
An ADASS spokesperson said: “We urged officials and NHS colleagues early on in the pandemic to look at the whole health and care system, not just at the priority for freeing hospital beds. Years of austerity and a failure of recognition of people needing social care, caring for others and working in social care contributed […]
30 June 2024
ADASS responds to new Skills for Care report on the economic contribution of adult social care
Social services directors have welcomed research for Skills for Care showing that adult social care now contributes more than £50bn to the economy in England and has continued to grow strongly through the pandemic. Stephen Chandler, president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, said: “Far from being a burden on the economy, […]
30 June 2024
Statements
ADASS responds to PM’s announcement on adult social care reform plans and funding
Prime Minister Boris Johnson today (07/09/21) set out the government’s vision for the future of adult social care. Following today’s announcement, Stephen Chandler, ADASS President, said: “We have waited a quarter of a century for a government to deliver on the promise of sustainable funding and reform of adult social care. This welcome announcement feels […]
30 June 2024
Blog
Diary of a CQC assessment: Stage seven – Socialising the outcome and the action plan
Stage 5 – reflection and feedback This stage was a moment for collective reflection (and a thank you) that I had built into the schedule at the end of the on-site week, which is entirely discretionary, but very much something I felt was right to do without really knowing if it would work to […]
30 June 2024
Statements
ADASS responds to the Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Review
n response to a report on the conclusion of the Norfolk Safeguarding Adult Review of Cawston Park Hospital, Stephen Chandler, President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, said: “ADASS welcomes this report and its shocking findings and recommendations. The report lays bare the hospital’s failings of the people in its care. Our […]
30 June 2024
ADASS Reflections on Autumn Statement 2023
The build-up to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement is one of hope and trepidation for those of us that work in adult social care. As someone who has a glass half full approach to life, I was hoping (blindly it transpires) that there would be some recognition of the ever-growing pressures facing adult social care and […]
30 June 2024
Blog
Diary of a CQC assessment: Stage five & six – Reflection, feedback, initial findings and discussion
Stage 5 – reflection and feedback This stage was a moment for collective reflection (and a thank you) that I had built into the schedule at the end of the on-site week, which is entirely discretionary, but very much something I felt was right to do without really knowing if it would work to […]
30 June 2024
Press Releases
ADASS’s new President, Melanie Williams’ keynote speech
It is with a sense of excitement, a little disbelief, and certainly with a huge amount of pride that I take up the Presidency of ADASS. We have an incredible impact on people in our communities. Particularly on people who face significant challenges in living a gloriously ordinary life, with the same freedoms and human […]
30 June 2024
Press Releases
ADASS Spring Survey 2023: Care waiting lists down but needs increasing
Social care teams make dent in waiting lists but more carer burnout and mental health needs means that fewer people are getting the support and care they need New findings from a survey of social care leaders shows short-term funding boosts from Government has helped reduce the number of people waiting for care and increased […]
28 June 2024
Press Releases
ADASS joint CEO To Step Down After A Decade
Cathie Williams, joint Chief Executive of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services will step down from the role in early summer, after almost ten years leading the organisation. Commenting on her contribution, Beverley Tarka, President of ADASS said: “Cathie has been instrumental in making ADASS the organisation it is today, and we are […]
10 June 2024
Blog
President’s Day 2024
On Thursday 23 May 2024, a President’s Day event was held to mark the inauguration of Melanie Williams as President-Elect 2024-25 of ADASS.
24 May 2024
Campaigns
Supporting Carers Hub
A storehouse of great ideas from social care teams and other organisations on how they’re improving support for unpaid carers.
24 April 2024
Blog
Best ways to empower Local Authorities with technology for better CQC ratings
ADASS Sponsored Content December 2023 Content written by The Access Group As we are all aware assessing how all local authorities meet their duties under part 1 of the Care Act 2014 is a new responsibility for the CQC. Over the past few months, the CQC have completed its pilot assessments and have released its […]
1 December 2023
Blog
Spring Seminar 2023: The Access Group’s Guide to Digital Technology for CQC Success
With the new CQC inspections on the horizon, this article discusses the power digital technology can have to deliver better care quality, mitigate risks, and streamline processes, whilst also delivering the evidence needed to help you achieve the best overall CQC rating possible. With the Spring Seminar just around the corner, we are delighted at […]
18 April 2023