Happy New Year! I hope every adult social care colleague, carer and those accessing care and support had a lovely Christmas and welcomed in 2026 with rest, reflection and renewed energy.
In his latest blog post for Social Care News, ADASS President David Pearson robustly defends government and sector partners’ pursuit of better integrated health and care, whilst recognising the tough challenges ahead. Now, he believes, is the time for focus …
As Mental Health Awareness Week draws to a close, Sarah Garner, Associate Director of Delivery, NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group, looks back at five days of engagement with young people on the mental health issues that matter most to them. …
Even those of us working in communications for a living can sometimes forget the rules of Plain English. And when we find ourselves speaking to a particular audience, such as the care and support sector, the temptation to lapse into …
Are we more anxious as a nation? Are the years of austerity, threats of terrorism, worries about our health and the privations of old age taking their toll - more so than in previous generations? Whatever the reality, the Mental …
We all recognise that adult social care is a vital service for many older and disabled people. Dr Glen Mason, Director of Social Care Leadership and Performance, Department of Health, explains why a caring, skilled and valued adult social care …
Thank you very much for responding to the Department of Health and Public Health England’s call for evidence. We were delighted that, in addition to councils, charities and other institutions who provided information, individual members of the public took the …
All of us have the right to feel safe in our own homes. Despite this, many people remain vulnerable - and it's not just the young who may be at risk, says Dame Clare Tickell, Chief Executive, Hanover Housing Association. When …
The recently published Institute for Public Policy Research report The Generation Strain is, says ADASS President David Pearson, one in a long line of commentaries and reports to demonstrate that, from a demographic perspective, our capacity to care as a …
If you didn't see the recent announcement of the imminent merger between these two highly respected organisations, here's an extract from the press release. For the full version, click the link at the end of this post... Following discussions, Skills …
The Social Care News blog will always promote initiatives designed to protect the vulnerable and the young. And when that initiative involves a call for better information sharing we are especially keen. Those of you working in - or using …