Our work
Reports & briefings
Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (ASCOF) Refresh Project
In late 2019 the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) was commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to undertake a project to explore potential revisions to the existing Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (ASCOF) to ensure that the framework offers a vehicle for providing the ‘right narrative’ for adult […]
Consultations
ADASS submission to the Health and Social Care Committee inquiry into Adult Social Care Reform: The Cost of Inaction
Our written submission to the Health and Social Care Select Committee inquiry into the cost of inaction in adult social care reform.
Consultations
ADASS submission to the Justice Committee and Sentencing Review 2024/25
In January 2025, ADASS responded to the call for evidence from the Government’s Independent Sentencing Review led by David Gauke, and the House of Commons Justice Committee inquiry on rehabilitation resettlement of offenders.
Consultations
ADASS submission to the local authority funding reform consultation
Our submission to the local authority funding reform consultation from the perspective of the drivers of spend in adult social care.
Consultations
ADASS submission to the 2025 Spending Review
Our submission to the response to His Majesty’s Treasury 2025 Spending Review puts forward constructive and investable propositions which would be incremental steps on the road to adult social care reform.
Reports & briefings
Reports & briefings
ADASS/IMPOWER: Preparing for adulthood
Our Preparing for Adulthood report, written in partnership with IMPOWER, looks at improving outcomes for young people as they move from children’s services into adult social care, focusing on practical solutions to long-standing issues.
Consultations
ADASS submission to the Local Government Finance Settlement Consultation 2025
Our response to the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement Consultation 2025/26.
Consultations
Surveys / Reports & briefings
ADASS Autumn Survey 2024
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.
Reports & briefings
Adult Social Care: Early Priorities for a New Government
This paper sets out short-term, practical steps that we believe the Government could take in the current financial context to create the conditions for adult social care to thrive.
Consultations
ADASS Autumn Budget and Spending Review Representation September 2024
Our submission to HM Treasury’s call for evidence ahead of the Autumn Budget on 30 October 2024 and the Spending Review covers a range of areas where this Government could stabilise and invest in adult social care.
Surveys
ADASS Spring Survey 2024
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.
Reports & briefings
General election asks
When the 2024 General Election was called, we wanted to send a clear message to all political parties and decision makers about what needs to change so that adult social care can better enable people to live their best lives.
Reports & briefings
Consultations
ADASS submission to Visiting rights Consultation Response
Our submission to the Visiting rights Consultation Response
Reports & briefings
Consultations
ADASS Submission to Oflog Business plan consultation
Our submission to the Office for Local Government's Business plan consultation.
Reports & briefings
ADASS/IMPOWER: The Age of Intermediate Care
A joint report by ADASS and IMPOWER on intermediate care services
Consultations
ADASS submission to the Integration White Paper consultation
Our submission to the Integration White Paper consultation.
Consultations
ADASS submission to Integration of Primary and Community Care committee inquiry
Our submission to the Integration of Primary and Community Care committee inquiry.
Consultations
Consultations
Consultations
ADASS submission to the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement Consultation 2023
Our response to the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement Consultation 2023/24.