Survey reveals 30% surge in high-cost social care for young adults Young woman with social worker

A sharp rise in high-cost social care for young adults has been revealed in the ADASS Autumn Survey, published today by the Association of Directors...

Dan Benn Wed, 11/26/2025 - 10:41
Social care cuts threaten government’s health vision Female care worker holding hands with an older man

The UK’s leading adult social care directors have issued a stark warning that chronic underfunding is undermining the Government’s health reforms, as...

Dan Benn Tue, 07/15/2025 - 08:59
ADASS unveils Autumn Survey Nurse supporting woman with care needs

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has released its Autumn Survey for 2024, highlighting the growing challenges that councils face...

Dan Benn Wed, 11/06/2024 - 12:05
How did the public sector react to the Budget? The Houses of Parliament

Yesterday brought Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget since entering government in the summer, and it brought a number of measures for the public...

Dan Benn Thu, 10/31/2024 - 12:36
New social care CEO appointed Headshot of Sally Burlington

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has confirmed that it has appointed its new Chief Executive Officer.

Current Deputy CEO and...

Dan Benn Wed, 08/07/2024 - 10:36
Survey highlights council care overspend Nurse providing care at home for an older patient

According to a new survey from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, local councils are being pushed to overspend on care as people’s...

Dan Benn Tue, 07/16/2024 - 11:31
Budget concerns remain following Autumn Statement Council workers balancing budgets

Following yesterday's Autumn Statement, London Councils has warned that boroughs are still likely to be left balancing their budgets on a knife-edge.

... Dan Benn Thu, 11/23/2023 - 11:53
Carer support initiative launched by ADASS President Relaxed senior man and female nurse having coffee

The President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has launched a new challenge that will improve the support available...

Dan Benn Tue, 10/24/2023 - 11:49
ADASS survey identifies pros and cons of current social care situation Social care worker

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has released the findings of its Spring Survey 2023, revealing positives and negatives...

Dan Benn Wed, 06/21/2023 - 13:26
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