The 2026 Senedd election marks the beginning of a new chapter for Wales.
As a new government takes shape, ministerial portfolios are established and scrutiny arrangements develop, ADSS Cymru is committed to ensuring that social care remains visible, understood and recognised as a vital part of Wales's public services.
ADSS Cymru represents the directors and senior leaders responsible for delivering adult and children's social care services across Wales. Every day, our members work alongside communities, families, health services and partner organisations to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
Through our post-election engagement programme, we are working with Senedd Members, Ministers, officials, committees and sector partners to provide clear, practical and evidence-led insight into the challenges, opportunities and priorities facing social care in Wales.
Our aim is simple: to help decision-makers understand the realities of social care, the contribution it makes to communities and public services, and the role it must play in shaping Wales's future.
Our priorities
Ahead of the election, ADSS Cymru published its manifesto and priorities for the next Senedd term, setting out the actions we believe are needed to create sustainable, high-quality social care services for the people of Wales.
These priorities focus on:
- Sustainable funding for social care
- Workforce sustainability and development
- Prevention and early intervention
- Service transformation and integration
- Digital innovation and improvement
- Children and families, including Electively Educated at Home learners
Read our manifesto and election priorities here.
Briefing papers and resources
This page will act as a central resource hub for ADSS Cymru's post-election engagement work.
Here you will find briefing papers, evidence summaries and thought leadership pieces designed to support informed discussion about social care and its role within wider public service reform.
Working with partners
ADSS Cymru is committed to working collaboratively with partners across Wales, including local government, health, social care, improvement and representative organisations.
Our engagement programme is designed to complement and align with wider sector activity, helping to build a shared evidence base and support constructive conversations about the future of public services in Wales.
Get in touch
We welcome opportunities to engage with Senedd Members, committees, ministers, officials and partner organisations.
If you would like to discuss any of the issues raised in our briefings, arrange a meeting, or learn more about social care in your constituency or region, please contact contact@adss.cymru.