Resources

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How to talk about social care

ADASS is working with partners to change the way we talk about adult social care, shifting from a crisis narrative to one that builds understanding and support. New research from Frameworks UK offers practical ways to tell a clearer, more compelling story about the value of care and support.
The DASS Guide

The DASS Guide: How to use this guide

A practical note for directors
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The DASS Guide: Introduction

The role and purpose of the DASS Guide
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The DASS Guide: Context and history

Understanding the landscape of adult social care
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The DASS Guide: Managing risk

Planning ahead in a changing world
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The DASS Guide: ADASS

Connection, influence and collective leadership
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The DASS Guide: Safeguarding and protection

Preventing harm and protecting people
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The DASS Guide: Early intervention and prevention

Working with people to avoid a crisis
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The DASS Guide: Co-production

Building better care together
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The DASS Guide: Workforce and skills

Recruiting, retaining and supporting the right people
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The DASS Guide: The role of social work in adult social care

A technical, moral and relational contribution
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The DASS Guide: The role of occupational therapy in adult social care

Supporting people to live safely, independently and meaningfully
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The DASS Guide: The role of nurses in adult social care

A significant and often under-recognised contribution
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The DASS Guide: Partnership with the NHS

Collaborating for public good
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The DASS Guide: Technology and AI

Enabling smart, ethical and human-centred care
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The DASS Guide: Working with elected councillors

Accountability in a democratic organisation
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The DASS Guide: Financial leadership

Stewarding resources, investing in outcomes
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The DASS Guide: CQC assurance

Preparing for and managing the inspection regime
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The DASS Guide: Using data and evidence

Making decisions that matter
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The DASS Guide: Postscript

Looking ahead: leading for the future
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