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Loneliness is everyone’s business – and adult social care has a vital role to play

Drawing on insights from his President’s Day and discussions with parliamentarians and partners, ADASS President Phil Holmes argues that tackling loneliness is one of the defining challenges of our time and should be a central goal of adult social care reform. Last week I chaired an event about Adult Social Care’s role in tackling loneliness […]
18 June 2026
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ADASS President’s end of year reflection

ADASS President, Melanie Williams reflects on the end of 2024, including giving evidence to the Health and Social Care Select Committee's inquiry on 'The 10 Year Plan' for the NHS.
23 December 2024
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Balancing adult social care: Rising costs, funding gaps, and the path forward

ADASS President, Melanie Williams reflects on the impact of the Autumn Budget on adult social care and the wider community sector.
18 November 2024
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ADASS President’s reflections on social care at Labour Party Conference 24

ADASS President Melanie Williams reflects on this year's Labour Party Conference.
27 September 2024