Adults

News, practice information and opinion on older people, disability and adult social care

Adults, Workforce

A day in the life of a specialist continuing healthcare social worker

Continue Reading Comments { 1 }
Chancellor of the Exchequer (2024-) Rachel Reeves

Adults, Social work leaders, Workforce

£4bn a year more available for adult social care by 2028-29 in spending review

Continue Reading Comments { 2 }
Care worker putting a bandage on a man's arm in his home.

Adults, Social work leaders, Workforce

£1.6bn deficit in funding to meet minimum home care costs, finds provider body’s research

Continue Reading Comments { 0 }

Adults, Children, Workforce

‘Every professional has to be on top of their game’: social work leaders on navigating multidisciplinary teams

Continue Reading Comments { 0 }

Adults, Workforce

Ending international recruitment of care workers risks severe staff shortages, say practitioners

Continue Reading Comments { 5 }
A young man with Down syndrome and a girl in a wheelchair share a joyful moment drawing and painting together at home, showcasing friendship and creativity.

Adults, Children, Inform Adults, Inform Children

Practice tips on engaging with parents with learning disabilities

Continue Reading Comments { 0 }
A red line graph going upwards

Adults, Social work leaders

Adult social care needs £3.4bn annual funding boost by 2028-29 to stand still, says report

Continue Reading
Care worker putting a bandage on a man's arm in his home.

Adults, Social work leaders, Workforce

What will ending overseas recruitment mean for adult social care?

Continue Reading
Mental health practitioner and client

Adults, Social work leaders, Workforce

No change in number of AMHPs in England over past six years, data reveals

Continue Reading
Yvette Cooper

Adults, Workforce

Government to end care worker recruitment from abroad later this year

Continue Reading
Jess McGregor

Adults, Social work leaders

Negative narrative on social care must be overturned to deliver reform, says new ADASS head

Continue Reading
Baroness (Louise) Casey

Adults, Social work leaders

Casey Commission tasked with producing plan for ‘national care service’ by 2026

Continue Reading

Adults, Inform Adults, Legal

What are advance decisions and advance statements under the Mental Capacity Act?

Continue Reading
A group of people enjoying a game in a warm room, highlighting inclusivity and connection. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, showcasing friendship and laughter.

Adults, Social work leaders

Starmer urged to ‘save supported housing’ in face of sector financial ‘crisis’

Continue Reading
Legislation, Office Binder on Wooden Desk. On the table colored pencils, pen, notebook paper

Adults, Children, Legal, Social work leaders

How the Mental Health Bill has been amended by the House of Lords

Continue Reading
Female care worker smiling as she enters the house of an older woman whom she is greeting

Adults, Social work leaders, Workforce

Government renews funding to help overseas care staff left without work due to exploitation or visa issues

Continue Reading