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

ADSS Cymru InFocus Newsletter - November 2019+
04 December 2019
ADSS Cymru InFocus Newsletter - November 2019
News/Newsletters/Press Releases
ADSS Cymru Spring Seminar 2020+
15 November 2019
ADSS Cymru Spring Seminar 2020
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Wales leads the way with national safeguarding procedures+
11 November 2019
Wales leads the way with national safeguarding procedures
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NSCC19 - A Round-up+
30 October 2019
NSCC19 - A Round-up
News/Newsletters/Press Releases
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Events

ADSS Cymru Workforce Policy Group meeting+
17 - 17 Feb 2020
ADSS Cymru Workforce Policy Group meeting
Social Care Wales offices, Cardiff
ADSS Cymru Spring Seminar 2020+
05 - 05 Mar 2020
ADSS Cymru Spring Seminar 2020
Holland House Hotel, 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