A voice for adult social care

We are a membership organisation for those working in adult social care.

As a charity we work with professionals, other organisations and people with lived experience to influence decision makers, policy and legislation – from the local to regional and national level.

We raise awareness of the benefits social care can bring to individuals and communities, and aim to ensure all of us who need care and support can live the lives we want regardless of age, ability and background.  

Campaign Article

Pam’s story: How social care helps me to live at home independently

Pam, aged 92, was admitted to hospital with pneumonia in 2017. Since then, she’s been receiving social care support. With the help of her carers, Pam can continue living independently in the home she’s lived in since 1957, surrounded by family, friends and neighbours.
News & campaigns

Equality isn’t optional: anchoring our leadership in law and duty

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 social care.
Our work

ADASS Spring Survey 2025

Our annual survey of Directors of Adult Social Services, essential reading for anyone interested in the challenges facing adult social care and implications for the NHS.

Care Can’t Wait

Realising the potential of social care so that everyone can live a good life

At its best, adult social care enables hundreds of thousands of us to live meaningful lives at home and in our communities. But it’s not always there for everyone who needs it. That’s why we’re providing a platform for people who draw on care and support to share their story and, together, we’re making the case for improvement and investment – so that it can work for all of us.

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About ADASS

We are a membership organisation for those working in adult social care. As a charity we work with professionals, other organisations and people with lived experience to influence decision makers, policy and legislation – from the local to regional and national level.

Membership

Our membership is drawn from serving directors of adult social care employed by local authorities and their direct reports. Associate members are past directors and their direct reports, and since 2019, our wider membership includes principal social workers.

ADASS and the Local Government Association (LGA) are Partners in Care and Health

Supporting councils to improve the way they deliver adult social care and public health services; and helping Government understand the challenges faced by the sector.