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ADASS is the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, furthering the interests of those who need social care services.
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 6h
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/
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 9h
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👇
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 1d
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.

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Equality isn’t optional: anchoring our leadership in law and duty - ADASS
Jess McGregor, ADASS President, and Nick Presmeg, ADASS Policy and Practice Trustee, reflect on how equality, equity and inclusion remain core to confident, lawful and values-led leadership in adult s...
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 5d
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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.
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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · 5d
It's World Mental Health Day. 🌍

Thank you to all social workers and social care staff who play a key role in improving mental health outcomes for those they support and for promoting good mental health as a universal human right.

Find out more 🔗 www.mentalhealth.org.uk

#WorldMentalHealthDay
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 12d
‘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.
Reflections from Labour Party Conference - and a call for adult social care to take its rightful place in the national conversation   - ADASS
By Jess McGregor, ADASS President  Earlier this week, I attended the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. The energy and commitment to public service were palpable, but I left wanting to hear more ab...
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 14d
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.

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Pam's story: How social care helps me to live at home independently - ADASS
In 2017, I was admitted to hospital when I became poorly with pneumonia. I also have a condition called Haemochromatosis, which means my body absorbs and stores too much iron. If it’s not treated, it ...
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 15d
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.
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ADASS responds to Fair Pay Agreement announcement - ADASS
In response to the Government’s announcement of £500mn for the Fair Pay Agreement (FPA), ADASS President Jess McGregor said: “We’re pleased to see this FPA announcement to help improve the pay, terms ...
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 19d
As reported in @the-independent.com with our response
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/families-nhs-england-nuffield-trust-national-audit-office-b2834000.html
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 19d
See @nuffieldtrust.org.uk's report below.👇
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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 19d
NEW REPORT: We reveal how NHS continuing health care (CHC) is failing to reach some of the most unwell patients in England in their time of need, while reinforcing deep regional inequalities.

The research is part-funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org

Read the report 👇
All or nothing? Access and variation in NHS continuing health care
NHS continuing health care provides funded health and social care support for people with very complex needs outside hospital. Yet our comprehensive new report shows this system is highly inconsistent...
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 19d
“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.
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ADASS says new research by Nuffield Trust highlights problems with CHC - ADASS
Responding to the new report by Nuffield Trust – entitled ‘All or Nothing? Access and variation in NHS continuing health care, ADASS President Jess McGregor said: “This report highlights the lack of f...
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Alex Fox @alexfoxshared.bsky.social · 20d
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.
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 20d
📢This afternoon, Our #CareCantWait campaign will also feature in a session about ‘reframing adult social care.’ If you're at the gathering, please do come along and say hello!
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 20d
The session featured a brilliant and diverse panel of experts by experience, discussing coproduced commissioning, profit, anti-racism, advocacy, changing narratives and older aged self-funders, chaired by Andy McCabe.
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 20d
She added that it felt like a real moment and opportunity to hold on to all the challenges but lean into the hope and possibility that a new commission brings.
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 20d
In the session, The Casey Commission Suggestion Time, ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social, said that we may have had other commissions before but that too many of us are not getting the care we need when we need it and some of us aren’t getting any care at all.
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 20d
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.
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · 21d
📢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/
Launching the ADASS Research Group: Influencing the future of social care - ADASS
ADASS has launched a new research group to strengthen collaboration and shape future priorities. In this first update, Chair of the ADASS Research Group, Chris Lehmann, sets out the group’s plans, fol...
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · Sep 2
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
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · Aug 19
'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/
Past reflections and a vision for the future - ADASS
Julia Ross reflects on her 30-year career spanning health and social care, the stories and people which have shaped her professional life and future developments in social care.
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · Aug 8
Thank you for supporting Care Can't Wait!
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · Aug 7
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
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · Jul 30
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.👇
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Labour's social care failures leave millions facing six-figure bills
A year ago Rachel Reeves scrapped plans to cap the amount a person should pay toward their care at £86,000 forcing thousands to sell their homes to pay for critical support
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · Jul 28
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/
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Think Local Act Personal @tlap.bsky.social · Jul 28
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
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ADASS @adass.bsky.social · Jul 25
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/
ADASS Careers: Communications Officer - ADASS
We are looking for an ambitious media professional Communications Officer to join our team.
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