is the Association of
Directors of Adult
Social Services
in England. 

We are a membership charity, a leading, independent voice of adult social care.

We promote higher standards of social care services and influence policies and decision-makers to transform the lives of people needing and providing care - so that all of us needing care and support can live the lives they want regardless of age, disability, status and social background.

The membership is drawn from serving directors of adult social care employed by local authorities and their direct reports. Associate members are past directors and, since 2019, our wider membership includes principal social workers. 

Find out more about our work through our Regions, our Policy Priorities, and our annual Spring Survey.