Resources

If you’re looking for specific guidance from ADASS and cannot find it here, please contact team@adass.org.uk and we’ll be happy to help.

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Deprivation of liberty in acute hospitals

West Midlands ADASS have developed a practical guide for acute hospitals and their local authority partners on how Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) should be applied in acute settings.

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
The DASS Guide

The DASS Guide: Introduction

The role and purpose of the DASS Guide
The DASS Guide

The DASS Guide: Context and history

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

Planning ahead in a changing world
The DASS Guide

The DASS Guide: ADASS

Connection, influence and collective leadership
The DASS Guide

The DASS Guide: Safeguarding and protection

Preventing harm and protecting people
The DASS Guide

The DASS Guide: Early intervention and prevention

Working with people to avoid a crisis
The DASS Guide

The DASS Guide: Co-production

Building better care together
The DASS Guide
The DASS Guide

The DASS Guide: Workforce and skills

Recruiting, retaining and supporting the right people
The DASS Guide

The DASS Guide: The role of social work in adult social care

A technical, moral and relational contribution
The DASS Guide

The DASS Guide: The role of occupational therapy in adult social care

Supporting people to live safely, independently and meaningfully
The DASS Guide

The DASS Guide: The role of nurses in adult social care

A significant and often under-recognised contribution
The DASS Guide

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
The DASS Guide

The DASS Guide: Working with elected councillors

Accountability in a democratic organisation
The DASS Guide

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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