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/

🗣️“In my role as an OT Apprentice, I’ve seen how social prescribing can unlock potential and restore hope in the community.” William Dyett, looks at the role of social prescribing. Read his blog: www.adass.org.uk/a-community-ot-shares-how-social-prescribing-can-transform-lives/ #OTWeek25

“Councils are in an invidious position with insufficient funding to fully meet the needs of people drawing on care and support with limited ways to raise funds to close budgetary gaps.” www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/11/05/hike-in-council-income-from-charging-people-for-care-revealed-by-government

"Black women have been the unsung heroes of caregiving". Georgia Chimbani, Corporate Director of Health & Adult Social Care @towerhamletsnow.bsky.social discusses their experiences in social care. Read her blog. www.adass.org.uk/weve-always-cared-black-womens-experiences-in-the-care-sector/

Our #autumnbudget2025 representation recognises the financial environment facing government and the Spending Review. Our asks for Government are low cost and focus on areas that lay the foundations for adult social care reform. www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-autumn-budget-representation-2025/

Alongside @basw-uk.bsky.social, we wrote to the Gov urging it to implement LPS. We welcome that it has listened, responded and announced a consultation. The current DoLS system is not fit for purpose. www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/litigation-and-enforcement/400-litigation-news/62568-consultation

Unpaid carers are at breaking point. Our new #CostOfCaring report reveals a system stretched to its limit – and it’s carers who are paying the price. 52% are caring for longer hours 49% have cut back on essentials like food and heating 42% say their health has worsened

"A carer in poor health is less able to continue caring, more likely to reach crisis and need services themselves." Laura Greene discusses the impact of caring on carers’ health and preventive health improvement programmes. Read her blog. www.adass.org.uk/unpaid-caring-the-hidden-health-inequality

This apparent shift in the government's position is very welcome news. 👏 In the summer, we wrote to the government alongside @adass.bsky.social urging them to implement LPS, which has been put on the back burner for too long. It's encouraging that Ministers have listened and responded.

Read our full response to @skillsforcare.bsky.social's latest report on the state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England. 👇 🔗https://www.adass.org.uk/adass-responds-to-the-state-of-the-adult-social-care-sector-and-workforce-in-england-report-2025/

At its best, adult social care helps us live meaningful lives at home and in our communities. 4 in 5 of us are likely to need support in our lifetime because of things like illness, age, or disability. Social care affects us all. Join our campaign👇 adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...

Equality isn’t optional. It's the foundation of public service & the measure of how well people are served. In a new blog, our President & our Policy & Practice Trustee reflect on how equality, equity & inclusion remain central to adult social care leadership. 🔗 www.adass.org.uk/equality-isn...

‪ADASS‬ It was great to have BASW hosting a session on ‘the role of social workers in the aftermath of disasters' to our mental health network today. We know the importance of supporting people’s mental wellbeing through difficult times and the integral role social work plays in this.

‘In the PM's speech, themes of growth and reform resonated but #adultsocialcare was largely unseen. If it stays out of the spotlight, reform will stall.’ Our President, @ @jessmcp.bsky.social, reflects on her time at the #LabourPartyConference.

To celebrate the #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, we’ve added a new story to #CareCantWait. With the support of her carers, 92-year-old Pam is able to live independently at home, surrounded by family, friends, neighbours & the community that she loves. adass.org.uk/campaign_art...

ADASS welcomes the £500mn #FairPayAgreement announcement for #socaialcare workers, looks forward to working with government to increase the hourly rate, but warns the funding must come from central government - not cash-strapped councils. www.adass.org.uk/fpa-announce...

“This report highlights the lack of fairness and consistency in who receives CHC. Our latest survey found 75% of ASC directors reported an increase in the number of people no longer eligible for CHC.” Read our President's full response. www.adass.org.uk/adass-says-n...

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/...