President of @adass.bsky.social @jessmcp.bsky.social days: Good commissioning is gardening not buying. Sowing the seeds and growing all kinds of support. Also: decision making including commissioning is a very white space which doesn’t reflect diverse communities. Needs to change.

We’re delighted to be back at @socialcarefuture.bsky.social gathering in Manchester, focusing on national policy and how to transform adult social care, with members of the #CaseyCommission in attendance.

📢We’ve launched a new Research Group focused on influencing academic research into adult social care in partnership with @nihrsscr.bsky.social. Read more about the group’s purpose and plans in their blog. www.adass.org.uk/launching-the-adass-research-group-influencing-the-future-of-social-care/

New #CareCantWait story! Jacqui cares for her son Joshua, who has Down syndrome & autism, and now also needs support herself. Getting the right support hasn't been easy, but having choice & control over their care has made all the difference. 👉https://shorturl.at/fAnbX

'ADASS has provided me with support, companionship and professional development.' Julia Ross, ADASS Associate and @basw-uk.bsky.social Chair, reflects on her career spanning health and social care. Read her blog. www.adass.org.uk/past-reflections-and-a-vision-of-the-future/

4 in 5 of us will need adult social care in our lifetime. Yet, without the glue of social care, lives are falling apart. Long waiting lists, low staff levels, people reaching crisis point. Together, we can change this. Join us to transform care: adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa... #CareCantWait

ADASS President, Jess McGregor warns ‘there are huge numbers of people who fall outside of state funded care who will struggle to resource the care they need.’ Read more of her insights in the article.👇 inews.co.uk/news/health/...

Directors have reduced prevention spending by at least 10 percent our #SpringSurvey2025 shows. ASC needs to be adequately funded to allow for investment in preventive measures that improve outcomes for people, carers & councils’ finances. www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/

Getting to hospital appointments can be hard – long journeys, long waits, needing to rely on others. That’s why we’re working with @adass.bsky.social to explore what care closer to home could and should mean. Jennifer's story shows how small changes can have a big impact. Read more bit.ly/3H4D5lI

We’re hiring a Communications Officer! Help share our work with the public, media and partners. If you can turn complex info into powerful messages and build relationships with journalists & colleagues, we’d love to hear from you. www.adass.org.uk/opportunities/adass-careers-communications-officer/

Our annual survey shows Directors overspent on their budgets last year. This has an impact on the choice and quality of care and support available. It leaves less money for prevention that would likely improve outcomes for people. See our report www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/

Our former Chief Executive, Cathie Williams, gave evidence today at Module 6 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, highlighting the importance of social care in pandemic planning. Watch Cathie give evidence: www.youtube.com/live/FIJqkco...

More than three-quarters of our Directors have seen an increase in unpaid carers approaching councils for support in the past year as the impact on caring takes its toll on their health, wellbeing & finances. Read our full report. www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/

To deliver good outcomes for people, the shift into communities must be adequately resourced and planned. Read more about the impact of NHS pressures on adult social care in our full report on pages 38 – 42. adass.org.uk/documents/ad... #CareCantWait #SpringSurvey2025

We're hiring! Are you an ambitious media professional with a passion for communicating with the public & media about public policy issues? You can make a real difference to adult social care in this exciting role. For more info: www.adass.org.uk/opportunities/adass-careers-communications-officer/

After a serious fall, Margaret didn’t just recover, she regained her independence. Six months on, she’s driving again, doing her weekly shop, & baking cakes, all thanks to the support of social care. Margaret's story is a powerful reminder of why #CareCantWait 👉 www.adass.org.uk/campaign_art...

We're backing the @adass.bsky.social #CareCantWait campaign, shining a light on the importance and impact of good adult #SocialCare. Four in five of us will need care at some point but public awareness remains low. Find out more and join us in showing your support: adass.org.uk/care-cant-wait/

The case for prevention is clear, but the path to preventative services and supports is not straightforward. It is difficult to invest in better long-term outcomes, when short term savings need to be made and immediate needs for care and support have to be met. #CareCantWait

ADASS Vice President, Phil Holmes gives his personal take on efficiency and productivity in adult social care, and how a wrong-headed approach risks increasing costs and missing opportunities. Read his blog: adass.org.uk/looking-thro...

An insightful blog looking at how a Shared Lives support pilot scheme will explore how targeted prevention and early action can support the wellbeing and independence of people living with dementia and their families.

Our new survey showed the financial challenges councils face as more people draw on complex social care. We warned that without adequate funding for adult social care, the Government’s ambition to shift from hospital to community won’t be realised. adass.org.uk/documents/ad...

Early care and support enables us to live in better health for longer. Yet, our survey of Directors shows they aren’t confident their budgets will be sufficient to meet their statutory prevention and wellbeing duties, in our report👇 www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/ #CareCantWait

ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social discusses why EEDI is important in adult social care and how we'll place these values at the heart of our organisation. Read her blog👇 www.adass.org.uk/equity-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-at-the-heart-of-care/

Michael Chard reflects on the findings of our annual survey of Directors of Adult Social Services, which was published today, in his latest blog.👇 www.adass.org.uk/the-narrative-isnt-matched-by-action-2025-spring-survey-reflections/ #SpringSurvey2025 #CareCantWait

The @the-independent.com reports on our new Spring Survey, published today, focusing on the financial challenges and warning to the NHS www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/wes-streeting-nhs-keir-starmer-local-government-association-england-b2788984.html #carecantwait #adultsocialcare

Our new Spring Survey, out today, shows the highest overspend on adult social care in a decade, investment in prevention falling, while the need for care & support increases. Read the full report here adass.org.uk/documents/ad... #carecantwait #adultsocialcare

Want to hear more about embedding co-production in an organisation? Our podcast explains how ADASS worked with TLAP to develop a co-pro vision & the practical difference it has made. Whether you work in social care or have lived experience, the podcast is packed with insight & inspo buff.ly/CbfCPiQ.

Alyson Scurfield discusses how the TEC Services Association’s #EverydayTEC campaign communicates the positive impact TEC can have on the lives of those of us who draw on care and support. 👇 www.adass.org.uk/everyday-tec-changing-the-way-we-talk-about-technology-enabled-care/ #CareCantWait

We launched our #co-production vision this week, which is our commitment to embed co-production into our work. @tlap.bsky.social podcast explores the journey we’ve been on to co-produce it with them, the National Co-production Advisory Group, people with live experienced, ADASS regions and more.👇

People's needs are best met & prevented from escalating when health & social care work together locally, so we're pleased the new 10 year health plan emphasises local decision making and joint working via health & wellbeing boards www.adass.org.uk/adass-responds-to-the-nhs-10-year-health-plan/

“What I would like to see are panellists with lived experience included in the planning stages of events,” writes, Jennifer Pearl in her blog to mark #CoproductionWeek2025. 👇 www.adass.org.uk/more-than-a-seat-at-the-table-co-producing-events-with-people-with-lived-experience/

ADASS launches a new Vision for Co-production❗ We worked closely with @adass.bsky.social to co-produce the new Vision which sets out their commitment to embedding co-production in all aspects of their work. It’s shaped by people and built on shared values and practical steps.

ADASS is proud to support #CoproductionWeek2025. We’re on a journey to embed co-production in all aspects of our work and we’d like to thank our colleagues at @tlap.bsky.social and the NCAG for their support developing our Co-production Vision.

🗓️Wednesday 2 July | 16:25-17:10 Hear from ADASS president, @jessmcp.bsky.social, as she shares her insights in a session entitled, Casey, coproduction, consensus and compromise: what will drive the future reform of adult social care and what reform might look like as a result. #CareCantWait

ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social, shares insights from her week at the European Social Services Network Conference. www.adass.org.uk/key-takeaways-from-the-european-social-services-network-conference-2025/ #CareCantWait

Freya, 23, has already broken down barriers to live the life she chooses: moving out, living independently & exploring her gender identity. After challenges arranging her own care, she’s now using that experience to push for change. 👇 www.adass.org.uk/campaign_art... #CareCantWait

It's the 1 year anniversary of the Workforce Strategy. A sustainable workforce is central to providing good social care, but we need to encourage more people to join and stay! This strategy is all about how we can achieve that as a sector #ASCWorkforceStrategy #carecantwait

4.7 million people in England provide unpaid care and support to family often at a financial cost and to their health and wellbeing. Our vision is for unpaid care to be recognised, supported and remunerated when it’s a choice. www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/24/caring-for-mum-while-not-losing

Housing 2025 | Tuesday 24 June | 10:35 - 11:30 Hear from our Housing Policy Lead, Neil Revely, at #Housing2025, as he shares key insights and next steps from the Older People’s Housing Taskforce, alongside a panel of housing experts, including its Chair, ‪@juliennemeyer.bsky.social.

4 in 5 of us will need adult social care in our lifetime. But right now, lives are falling apart without it. Together, we can change this. Join the movement and tell our leaders that #CareCantWait. ✍️ Add your name: www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...

We're delighted that former ADASS President, Beverley Tarka has received an OBE for her contribution to adult #socialcare and unpaid carers. Congratulations also to Carolyn Hague, Isaac Samuels @coproisaac.bsky.social & John Jackson who've been recognised for their work in adult #socialcare.

Dr Janet Melville-Wiseman, a Professor of Social Work, challenges the negative perceptions about older people and shares her insights on the valuable contribution they can make to society. Read her blog: www.adass.org.uk/reflections-on-the-contribution-of-our-ageing-population-to-society/

Behind every number is a person providing care & support to family and loved ones often at a financial cost and to their health and wellbeing. Our vision is for unpaid care to be recognised, supported and remunerated when it’s a choice. #Carersweek #unpaidcarers #CareCantWait

#CarersWeek2025 Social care teams & organisations can support unpaid carers in communities throughout England with great practice from our supporting Carers hub, including topics on financial advice, mental health, carers’ rights & more. www.adass.org.uk/supporting-carers-hub-homepage/

We care about equality for carers. This report highlights the challenges facing the 11.9 million people who currently provide care often at a financial cost & to their health and wellbeing. Our vision is for unpaid care to recognised, supported and remunerated when it’s a choice.

With the right support, Abbie-Jo is achieving what once felt impossible: working, raising her daughters, and living independently. Everyone deserves this chance. This is Abbie-Jo's story 📽️ youtu.be/iMg7jGNbccg?... #CareCantWait

Today, Simon Froud, DASS, Telford & Wrekin Council; and Sponsor, @wmadass.bsky.social learning disability and autism network will be providing evidence on the commissioning and delivery of NHS and local authority services for autistic people to @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk.

[3]🧵At 15:50, we discuss the Autism Act 2009 in relation to commissioning and delivery of NHS and local authority services with: - Simon Froud, @TelfordWrekin - Dr Emma Bradley and Dr Victoria Bates, @sironacic.bsky.social

“Best training I’ve had for some time." We had a brilliant time last week delivering narrative framing training to ADASS members and council colleagues in the East Midlands, alongside East Midlands ADASS. Thank you to all who joined us and hosts Leicester City Council and Nottingham City Council.

ADASS, @rcpsych.bsky.social and other leading orgs have said that proposed changes to the #MentalHealthBill will cause “significant harm with dangerous consequences.” www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/nhs-mental-health-detention-police-b2757561.html