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 Mental Health Legislation in Wales+
13 December 2018
Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and its interface with Mental Health Legislation in Wales
Publications/Practice Guidance/Social Services and Well-being Act (Wales) 2014 Interfacing
BASW Cymru presents The Social Work Awards 2019+
12 December 2018
BASW Cymru presents The Social Work Awards 2019
News/News from our Partners
Joint evidence presented by ADSS Cymru and WLGA on the Cost of Caring for and Aging Population+
14 November 2018
Joint evidence presented by ADSS Cymru and WLGA on the Cost of Caring for and Aging Population
News/Submissions/Evidence
ADSS Cymru responds to announcement of £15 million investment in children’s services by the Minister for Children, Older People and Social Care+
14 November 2018
ADSS Cymru responds to announcement of £15 million investment in children’s services by the Minister for Children, Older People and Social Care
News/Press Releases
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Events

AWHOCS Meeting+
08 - 08 Mar 2019
AWHOCS Meeting
MRC, Llandrindod Wells
ADSS Cymru Spring Seminar 2019+
21 - 21 Mar 2019
ADSS Cymru Spring Seminar 2019
Future Inn, Cardiff
AWHOCS Meeting+
14 - 14 Jun 2019
AWHOCS Meeting
MRC, Llandrindod Wells
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