ADASS
@adass.bsky.social
ADASS is the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, furthering the interests of those who need social care services.
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
#ncasc25
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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
#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.
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.
November 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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.
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.
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.
November 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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.
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.
@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
for a session on how councils can replace siloed services with a more inclusive, lifelong approach to supporting young people into adulthood.
#ncasc25
November 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
@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
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
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
November 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
“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
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
#ncasc25
November 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
@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
#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
November 26, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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.”
“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.”
November 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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.”
“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.”
Ahead of the Budget, ADASS is urging the Treasury to invest in adult social care, including support for young adults & the workforce, or risk further deterioration of care to the detriment of people’s health and wellbeing.
Read the report: adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
Read the report: adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Ahead of the Budget, ADASS is urging the Treasury to invest in adult social care, including support for young adults & the workforce, or risk further deterioration of care to the detriment of people’s health and wellbeing.
Read the report: adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
Read the report: adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
As more people require adult social care, & as needs become more complex, Directors are projecting an overspend of £623mn this year. This will affect how much care people can receive & how quickly they can access it.
Read the report: adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
Read the report: adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
As more people require adult social care, & as needs become more complex, Directors are projecting an overspend of £623mn this year. This will affect how much care people can receive & how quickly they can access it.
Read the report: adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
Read the report: adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
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
Read the report: adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
#AutumnSurvey2025 #AutumnBudget2025 #NCASC2025
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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
Read the report: adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
#AutumnSurvey2025 #AutumnBudget2025 #NCASC2025
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/
November 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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/
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/
🔗https://www.adass.org.uk/adass-responds-to-the-state-of-the-adult-social-care-sector-and-workforce-in-england-report-2025/
October 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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/
🔗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...
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...
October 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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...
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...
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.
September 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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.
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
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
September 2, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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
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
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
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
August 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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
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
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/
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/
July 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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/
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/
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/
July 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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/
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
adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
#CareCantWait #SpringSurvey2025
July 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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
adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
#CareCantWait #SpringSurvey2025
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...
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...
July 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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...
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...
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
#CareCantWait
July 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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
#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...
Read his blog: adass.org.uk/looking-thro...
July 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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...
Read his blog: adass.org.uk/looking-thro...
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...
adass.org.uk/documents/ad...
July 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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...
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
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/
#CareCantWait
July 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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
www.adass.org.uk/documents/adass-spring-survey-2025/
#CareCantWait