ADSS Cymru delivers positive outcomes for the communities and people of Wales by informing and influencing legislation, policies and practices in the social care sector.

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ADSS Cymru is the voice of the professional and strategic leadership of social care services in Wales. We represent the  collective view of all twenty-two local authorities social services departments across Wales.

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What We Do

ADSS Cymru provides experience and expertise, both in terms of policy and professional practice, covering all aspects of social services. It is also a key information resource within the social services sector, responding to the demand for intelligence to inform strategic decision-making and best practice.

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News & Publications

Engaging the Third Sector to identify proposals to Build Community Resilience+
15 August 2019
Engaging the Third Sector to identify proposals to Build Community Resilience
Publications/Reports
ADSS Cymru welcomes the Welsh Assembly's support for the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill, announced today+
02 August 2019
ADSS Cymru welcomes the Welsh Assembly's support for the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill, announced today
News/News from our Partners
#NSCC19 promises two days of engaging guest speakers and discussion - book your tickets now+
12 July 2019
#NSCC19 promises two days of engaging guest speakers and discussion - book your tickets now
News/Press Releases
Co-ordination of the work responding to the challenges in the care home and domiciliary care sector+
12 July 2019
Co-ordination of the work responding to the challenges in the care home and domiciliary care sector
Publications/Reports
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Events

North Wales Partnership Friday meeting+
23 - 23 Aug 2019
North Wales Partnership Friday meeting
The Optic Centre, St Asaph, Rhyl
NWRPB meeting+
06 - 06 Sep 2019
NWRPB meeting
St Asaph
ADSS Cymru Workforce Policy Group meeting+
09 - 09 Sep 2019
ADSS Cymru Workforce Policy Group meeting
Social Care Wales offices, Cardiff
National Social Care Conference 2019+
10 - 12 Sep 2019
National Social Care Conference 2019
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff
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Partners

Welsh Government
Welsh Local Government Associates (WLGA)
Social Care Wales
Care Inspectorate Wales
Care Forum Wales
Association of Directors of Education in Wales (ADEW)
Older People’s Commissioner for Wales