“One of the things about caring for my parents that’s really frightened me is that I'm only 20 years behind them, that’s not very long in the scheme of things and from what I have experienced the current situation is bleak." Read Helen's story: www.adass.org.uk/campaign_art... #CarersWeek

"I know the system & I'm not winning. So people who don't know the system, how do they win? How do they get their voices heard?" For #CarersWeek, ADASS Vice President Rashpal Bishop shares how becoming an unpaid carer for her dad changed her perspective. No carer should have to fight to be heard.

“People care for people because they love them, but who cares for the carers?” After more than a decade caring for family members with Alzheimer’s, Aly was left navigating grief, exhaustion & a new identity when caring ended. Read her story: www.adass.org.uk/campaign_art... #CarersWeek

Mark Rance explores how the Kirklees Integrated Community Equipment Services model is delivering better outcomes for people who draw on care and support. Read his blog: www.adass.org.uk/how-community-equipment-services-can-support-people-to-live-more-independently

Chris Lehmann, ADASS Research Committee Chair and Professor Catherine Needham, share key takeaways from a research workshop on adult social care at our Spring Seminar 2026. Read their blog: www.adass.org.uk/shaping-the-adult-social-care-research-agenda-building-on-the-adass-spring-seminar-2026/

We are delighted to launch our revised Joint Working Protocol with @carequalitycomm.bsky.social. The new agreement sets out how we will continue to work together to promote quality and safety for those who draw on adult social care. Learn more: www.adass.org.uk/adass-and-cq...

ADASS Research Committee member Steve Crocker shares insights on ‘Big R’ and ‘small r’ research in adult social care. Read his blog: www.adass.org.uk/big-r-small-r-developing-a-more-inclusive-way-to-talk-about-research/

'The greatest transformation in my career has been the rise of voices of lived experience.' Retired DASS, Mel Lock, reflects on her career in adult social care. Read her blog: www.adass.org.uk/mel-locks-40-year-career-in-adult-social-care-lessons-laughter-and-listening-to-what-really-matters/

Professor Oonagh Smyth CBE and Sir David Pearson share insights from Skills for Care’s joint position statement on adult social care’s contribution to the Neighbourhood Health Service in their blog: www.adass.org.uk/adult-social-cares-contribution-to-the-neighbourhood-health-service-in-england/

"We are hearing that it is becoming harder for people to access assessments for Continuing Healthcare (CHC), and fewer people are being found eligible,” said ADASS Immediate Past President @jessmcp.bsky.social.

“No one knows what’s coming around the corner.” After his epilepsy diagnosis, Dave didn’t think independent living would be possible. With the right care and support, including TEC, he’s now thriving. Read or watch Dave's story: www.adass.org.uk/campaign_art... #CareCantWait

"My carers do what they do out of love & care. They help enable me to be the person I was born to be. I am happier than I have ever been in my adult life." Rick Nelms, Service User, @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social, speaking today at our Spring Seminar on end of life care & support.

Our brilliant outgoing President, @jessmcp.bsky.social from Camden, opens the ADASS 'Spring Seminar' annual conference, welcoming adult social care leaders and people who draw on support from across the country. Excited for 3 days of new ideas, challenge and inspirational storytelling.

ADASS President Jess McGregor welcomes delegates to day 1 of the #SpringSeminar26

New research commissioned by @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social found more than half of adult social care staff begin caring for patients without receiving any dementia training. Our President @jessmcp.bsky.social welcomes any call for upskilling and providing adequate training for all #socialcarestaff.

ADASS President @jessmcp.bsky.social responded to the Government’s announcement on local government reorganisation saying it must not come at the expense of people who rely on care and support. www.adass.org.uk/local-government-reorganisation-must-not-come-at-expense-of-people-who-rely-on-care/

'Providing structured support for newly qualified social workers is both necessary and valuable in helping them build confidence and capability in practice,' said ADASS President @jessmcp.bsky.social. ASYE for adults' social workers to continue communitycare.co.uk/content/news...

‘Supported housing must move from the periphery to centre stage to deliver better outcomes for people.’ Neil Revely discusses why supported housing must be at the centre of policy, planning and investment for adult social care. Read his blog:

For World Social Work Day, we’d like to thank social workers for the important role they play in improving the lives of people who draw on care and support. Our PSW member network represents the voice of social workers in shaping policy and best practice in ASC. #WSWD2026

The adults with disabilities team at Bradford Council discuss their Promote the Vote campaign which supports adults with learning disabilities to understand their right to vote in elections. www.adass.org.uk/upholding-human-rights-promoting-the-vote-for-adults-with-learning-disabilities/

This #IWD2026, we’re sharing reflections from leaders across the sector on how mentorship, knowledge-sharing and inclusive leadership can help women progress and lead in adult social care.

Our President Jess McGregor responds to today's speech by Dame Louise Casey at the Nuffield Trust Summit. She says adult social care has been missing from the national debate for too long. Read more: www.adass.org.uk/adass-respon...

From shaping LGR to driving digital transformation to support carers, Kathryn Marsden OBE, former Chief Executive @scie.org.uk, reflects on the charity’s work to improve social care for adults and children in her blog: www.adass.org.uk/looking-ahead-supporting-social-care-through-change/

Storytelling is not a “nice extra” in adult social care, it's a strategic tool for culture change and better commissioning.’ North West ADASS discuss their work on storytelling. Read the full blog. www.adass.org.uk/why-storytelling-matters-in-adult-social-care-insights-from-north-west-adass/

A NEW guest blog from @unitedresponse.bsky.social showcases its ‘Our Life Stories’ exhibition which has been co-produced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people to share their stories. Read the piece here: www.adass.org.uk/our-life-stories/ #CareCantWait

Our CEO Sally Burlington responded to DHSC’s recent announcement regarding the above-inflation increase to allowances for working-age adults. Read our full response. www.adass.org.uk/adass-responds-to-dhscs-announcement-on-working-age-adults/

We're celebrating #NAW2026 and highlighting the positive impact OT apprentices play in adult social care. Their role contributes to building a skilled workforce for the future. We wish everyone embarking on an apprenticeship in adult social care every success. #CareCantWait

Adult social care has been under intense financial strain for as long as I can remember.’ @jamesbullion.bsky.social discusses local government’s leadership role in reforming ASC and @local.gov.uk's new conversation series – ‘Care where we live’. Read his blog: www.adass.org.uk/care-where-we-live/

‘Peterborough City Council’s ASC team’s digital transformation aims to empower communities, streamline services and support staff and residents’. Tina Hornsby shares how this is improving outcomes for social care practitioners and people. adass.org.uk/peterborough...

When you start something new, there is excitement but that churning that you hope you can do the job well'. Rashpal Bishop looks ahead to stepping into the role as ADASS Vice President in 2026. Read her blog: www.adass.org.uk/introducing-rashpal-bishop-adass-incoming-vice-president-in-2026

Congratulations to Nnena Kalu on winning the #Turnerprize as the first learning-disabled artist to win it, inspiring others and ensuring that people with a learning disability are 'seen, heard, included and valued in all aspects of life'. www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/

“Public conversations on adult social care tend to default to crisis, cost and individual tragedy.” Phoebe Kerr reflects on delivering comms training to our members on how we can talk about social care. Read her blog: www.adass.org.uk/a-year-of-narrative-change-training

“Some key elements of social care, remain unsettled and contested and we see national reform initiatives get shelved one after another.” @catherineneedham.bsky.social reflects on why social care must be approached as an interconnected ecosystem. Read her blog: adass.org.uk/we-can-all-a...

ADASS Vice President, Phil Holmes, explores what a National Neighbourhood Health Service could mean for people, communities and social care. Great to see Jacqui from our #CareCantWait campaign taking part in the panel as well. #ncasc25

It’s Abbie and her PA Dani from our #CareCantWait campaign! Great lunchtime session at #ncasc25 on how Wiltshire Council and Pioneers from Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living are working together to improve adult social care.

We were joined this afternoon at #ncasc25 by Minister for Care @skinnock.bsky.social for an important discussion on the future of social care. On the risk of neighbourhood health being dominated by the NHS, he said: “Social care must stand alongside health, not behind it or underneath it.

#ncasc25 day 2! What does a Fair Pay Agreement mean for adult social care? Panellists include Tandra Forster, Chair of the ADASS National Commissioning Network and @clentonf.bsky.social. #FairPayAgreement #Workforce #adultsocialcare

@mel-williams.bsky.social and Sarah McClinton, both past Presidents of ADASS, join @impower.bsky.social for a session on how councils can replace siloed services with a more inclusive, lifelong approach to supporting young people into adulthood. #ncasc25

“I tell my story so that future generations don’t have to go through the box ticking I did, to be able to get the care I need.” Powerful words from Freya who shared her story as part of our Care Can’t Wait campaign. Read her story: www.adass.org.uk/campaign_art... #ncasc25 #reframingsocialcare

@blimeysimon.bsky.social sets the context for the session using @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social polling to show that, unprompted, most people don’t see adult social care as a high priority for the public. He says we need to do more to get people’s attention first and foremost. #ncasc25

ADASS President Jess McGregor is joined by @blimeysimon.bsky.social , @clentonf.bsky.social, and Freya Viles from Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living for a session on reframing social care and why stories matter. #ncasc25

ADASS President, Jess McGregor, opens #ncasc25 this morning. “Care doesn’t begin at 18 & end at 65. It runs through whole lives — shaping families, identities & futures. Our systems must start behaving as though that’s true.”

An obvious talking point for the annual gathering of the #socialcare clans this week - but ahead of tomorrow’s Budget is anyone at HM Treasury listening? #ncasc2025

“The underfunding of adult social care is forcing councils to make impossible choices, trying to balance financial sustainability with doing the right thing for those relying on us." ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social responds to our Autumn Survey report. www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/25/a...

Our latest survey of Directors of adult social services, published today, shows that high-cost social care for young adults has risen by almost a third in the past year. Read the report: adass.org.uk/documents/ad... #AutumnSurvey2025 #AutumnBudget2025 #NCASC2025

This #CarersRightsDay, we're sharing practical guidance to help local authorities strengthen support for unpaid carers in our new blog bringing together key resources from ADASS & the LGA.👇 www.adass.org.uk/strengthenin...

Today is #CarersRightsDay and we want all unpaid carers to know and use their rights These can help you: ▪️ Access support ▪️ Juggle care and work ▪️ Look after your health and wellbeing ▪️ When the person you care for is coming out of hospital https://go.carersuk.org/CRD

ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social shares insights from a Casey Commission evidence session she took part in. Read her blog: www.adass.org.uk/what-i-took-from-a-casey-commission-evidence-session-and-why-people-must-be-at-the-heart-of-reform/

It’s #SafeguardingWeek. Our new blog & audio clips explain why we need a new, clearer approach to safeguarding liberty. Our experts explain why DoLS is changing and what the recent Supreme Court case could mean for us all: www.adass.org.uk/from-depriva...

Hear from national leaders and sector experts including ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social and people who draw on care and support at #ncasc25 as they share insight, innovation and inspiration across children’s and adult social care. Book today: ncasc.info/about/