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

Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and its interface with Disabled Facilities Grant+
28 May 2019
Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and its interface with Disabled Facilities Grant
Publications/Practice Guidance/Social Services and Well-being Act Interfacing
Report on housing, health and social care+
10 May 2019
Report on housing, health and social care
Publications/Reports
ADSS Cymru InFocus Newsletter - May 2019+
03 May 2019
ADSS Cymru InFocus Newsletter - May 2019
News/Newsletters
Innovative Care Delivery Models in the Community+
02 May 2019
Innovative Care Delivery Models in the Community
Publications/Reports
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Events

ADSS Cymru Board of Directors+
20 - 20 Jun 2019
ADSS Cymru Board of Directors
Maesmawr Hall, Caersws, Powys
ADSS Cymru Leadership Group+
21 - 21 Jun 2019
ADSS Cymru Leadership Group
Maesmawr Hall, Caersws, Powys
ADSS Cymru Workforce Policy Group meeting+
28 - 28 Jun 2019
ADSS Cymru Workforce Policy Group meeting
Social Care Wales offices, Cardiff
North Wales Partnership Friday meeting+
28 - 28 Jun 2019
North Wales Partnership Friday meeting
The Optic Centre, St Asaph, Rhyl
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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