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 response to introduction of the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill+
26 March 2019
ADSS Cymru response to introduction of the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill
News/Press Releases
Welsh Government issues a response regarding availability of radioisotopes+
07 March 2019
Welsh Government issues a response regarding availability of radioisotopes
News/News from our Partners
Welsh Government issues response on additional warehouse capacity for NHS supplies in Wales+
07 March 2019
Welsh Government issues response on additional warehouse capacity for NHS supplies in Wales
News/News from our Partners
Wales Audit Office hold follow-up webinar on recent 'no-deal' Brexit report+
05 March 2019
Wales Audit Office hold follow-up webinar on recent 'no-deal' Brexit report
News/News from our Partners
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Events

North Wales Partnership Friday meeting+
26 - 26 Apr 2019
North Wales Partnership Friday meeting
The Optic Centre, St Asaph, Rhyl
ADSS Cymru President's meeting with Deputy Minister+
22 - 22 May 2019
ADSS Cymru President's meeting with Deputy Minister
Ty Hywel, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff
North Wales Partnership Friday meeting+
24 - 24 May 2019
North Wales Partnership Friday meeting
The Optic Centre, St Asaph, Rhyl
AWHOCS Meeting+
14 - 14 Jun 2019
AWHOCS Meeting
MRC, Llandrindod Wells
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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