ADSS Cymru Membership consists of: Directors of Social Services, their Heads of Service and nominated Managers.

People leaving or retiring from these posts can maintain links with ADSS Cymru by becoming an Honorary Member, for which there is no charge.

Membership categories

Full — £2,550 per annum, per local authority
For Directors of Social Services, their Heads of Service and nominated Managers in Wales.

Associate — £100 per annum
We offer the opportunity to become an Associate Member to people who can demonstrate an affinity or connection to social care in Wales.

Honorary — Free of charge
Directors, Heads of Service and Tier 3 staff who leave are welcome to become Honorary Members.

Membership benefits

  • An opportunity to contribute to and influence the activities and policy work of the association 
  • An opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the social care sector - including contributing to our outward-facing publications
  • An invitation and free attendance at seminars, AGM and other special events organised by ADSS Cymru
  • An invitation to the annual National Social Care Conference.