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What does the future of social work look like? Chris Erskine reflects on why the profession does not need to reinvent itself but build on its existing strengths. Read the full blog here: www.adass.org.uk/the-future-of-social-work-a-profession-of-hope/

We're excited to announce that @allymcgovern.bsky.social will be speaking at the National Children and Adult Services Conference. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Minister McGovern and more sector leaders and experts. Book your tickets and see the full programme here: ncasc.info

ADASS President @philholmes.bsky.social has responded to Andy Burnham’s adult social care announcement at the #LabourPartyConference2026. Read his full response here: www.adass.org.uk/andyburnhamconferencespeech/

We're delighted that Chris Badger, Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care and Integrated Care at the Care Quality Commission, will be joining us as a speaker at #ncasc26. Join us in Liverpool to shape the conversation. Book your tickets here: ncasc.info

Baroness Louise Casey will be joining us at NCASC this November as a keynote speaker. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from her and other amazing speakers. Book your tickets and see the full programme here: ncasc.info/booking/

Rachel Hutchings discusses why NHS Continuing Healthcare must be a government priority as part of wider conversations on social care reform. Read the full blog here: www.adass.org.uk/winds-of-change-how-should-nhs-continuing-healthcare-feature-in-social-care-reform/

✍️Soup or salad? It’s time to rethink health and care integration. Former ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social, argues that we need to turn the question around: Read the full blog for her insights: www.adass.org.uk/soup-or-salad-its-time-to-rethink-health-and-care-integration/

SCIE & PCH digital programme: join our Communities of Practice📣 Leaders, managers and practitioners working in adult social care are invited to join our Communities of Practice and newly designed ‘AI surgeries’ to discuss AI and share real-life issues that councils are currently facing.

Jessica Holmes, at IMPOWER, reflects on how the #NCASC #BigChat sessions bring #co-production to life and people together to shape the future of adult and children’s social care. Read the blog: www.adass.org.uk/how-big-chats-bring-co-production-to-life-across-childrens-and-adult-social-care/

Bernie Enright and Richard Humphries, ADASS Associates and social care experts, reflect on the Prime Minister's adult social care announcement and explore the opportunities and challenges ahead for reform in their latest blog. Read it here: www.adass.org.uk/this-time-we...

Our President, @philholmes.bsky.social, spoke to LocalGov about the social care workforce crisis, the PM's reform plans, and why it's time to move beyond the language of crisis. Read the article here: www.localgov.co.uk/Beyond-the-Language-of-Crisis-Fixing-social-cares-workforce-problem/64754

Our President @philholmes.bsky.social has responded to #AndyBurnham’s speech on social care reform. Read his response here: www.adass.org.uk/adass-responds-to-andy-burnhams-speech-on-social-care-reform/

DASS, Stuart Cowley, explores why the future of adult social care reform depends on empowering communities, neighbourhoods and local systems to shape solutions reflecting local needs. Read his blog: www.adass.org.uk/why-the-future-of-social-care-depends-on-relationships-and-community-strength/

Paul Buddery, Senior Officer, Policy at ADASS, DASSs and experts by experience share insights on co-producing our Care Closer to Home policy statement and the importance of the question, ‘so, what next?’ Read the blog: www.adass.org.uk/how-we-co-produced-our-care-closer-to-home-policy/

David Cole shares his reflections for #CoProWeek2026 and its theme Care Equity. He discusses how co-production has evolved and talks about his experience as a speaker at NCASC. Read his blog here: www.adass.org.uk/how-co-production-can-drive-real-change-in-care-equity/

We’re proud to support #CoProWeek2026. Our Co-production Vision has been shaped by people with lived experience, ADASS staff/ trustees & colleagues. Thank you @tlap.bsky.social and NCAG for your support with our Co-production Vision. Read it here: www.adass.org.uk/about-us/our-co-production-vision/

Dr Laura Tucker shares her insights on establishing a research culture across social care organisations. Read her blog. www.adass.org.uk/research-as-an-added-extra-why-every-social-care-organisation-needs-a-research-culture/

@mel-williams.bsky.social discusses the challenges with defining safeguarding and shares why we need to strengthen national accountability to ensure better outcomes for people at risk and their families. Read her blog: www.adass.org.uk/safeguarding-adults-a-renewed-national-focus/

For #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, our President @philholmes.bsky.social discusses why tackling loneliness should be a central goal of adult social care reform. Read his blog: www.adass.org.uk/loneliness-is-everyones-business-and-adult-social-care-has-a-vital-role-to-play/.

Many people don't identify as unpaid carers, they're simply looking after someone they love. Margaret Kilner, Strategic Lead for Co-production at Doncaster Council, shares how a conversation with another parent helped her realise she was a carer too & access support. #CarersWeek

Thank you @katedeardenmp.bsky.social for launching this important consultation. This is a vital opportunity to make the case for statutory paid Carer's Leave - a right that could help thousands of carers stay in work while managing their caring responsibilities.

A new guest blog for #CarersWeek shares insights on understanding and addressing barriers to sharing data on unpaid carers between health and care staff in Derbyshire. Read the blog here: www.adass.org.uk/understandin... #BuildingCarerFriendlyCommunities

“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/

“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.

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

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