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Safeguarding

ADASS Casey Commission deep dive: safeguarding

This briefing sets out ADASS’s position on adult safeguarding as part of the Casey Commission’s deep dive into the future of adult social care. It explores what safeguarding means in practice, the pressures facing councils and their partners, and the reforms needed to ensure that every person at risk of abuse or neglect gets the […]
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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