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ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social shares insights from a Casey Commission evidence session she took part in. Read her blog: www.adass.org.uk/what-i-took-from-a-casey-commission-evidence-session-and-why-people-must-be-at-the-heart-of-reform/
What I took from a Casey Commission evidence session — and why people must be at the heart of reform - ADASS
Jess McGregor, ADASS President and Director of Adult Social Care at Camden Council, reflects on an early roundtable for Baroness Louise Casey’s Independent Commission on Adult Social Care.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social shares insights from a Casey Commission evidence session she took part in. Read her blog: www.adass.org.uk/what-i-took-from-a-casey-commission-evidence-session-and-why-people-must-be-at-the-heart-of-reform/
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“The underfunding of adult social care is forcing councils to make impossible choices, trying to balance financial sustainability with doing the right thing for those relying on us." ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social responds to our Autumn Survey report.
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Adult social care faces £600m overspend - ADASS - Community Care
Councils having to balance financial sustainability with doing the right thing for those who need adult social care, says ADASS president
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November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
“The underfunding of adult social care is forcing councils to make impossible choices, trying to balance financial sustainability with doing the right thing for those relying on us." ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social responds to our Autumn Survey report.
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At @socialcarefuture.bsky.social gathering today the Casey Commission flagged that it has today opened itself up to hear views directly from people and organisations. More detail is promised soon on structured engagement, but the form is open now: caseycommission.co.uk/contact/
Contact us | The Casey Commission
Independent Commission on Adult Social Care
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September 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
At @socialcarefuture.bsky.social gathering today the Casey Commission flagged that it has today opened itself up to hear views directly from people and organisations. More detail is promised soon on structured engagement, but the form is open now: caseycommission.co.uk/contact/
We don’t always hear enough from people with dementia. This is a fantastic reminder that the things that matter to us all are unifying.
I loved the emphasis on reciprocity. Of course we all want to feel recognised & have opportunities to be helpful.
@tlap.bsky.social @neilmcrowther.bsky.social
I loved the emphasis on reciprocity. Of course we all want to feel recognised & have opportunities to be helpful.
@tlap.bsky.social @neilmcrowther.bsky.social
📢 New dementia report: 'I just want to be able to dance'
We’re proud to share a hopeful vision for care and support that promotes the wellbeing of people living with dementia through community development, social innovation, and personalised support. buff.ly/H4lKhFE
We’re proud to share a hopeful vision for care and support that promotes the wellbeing of people living with dementia through community development, social innovation, and personalised support. buff.ly/H4lKhFE
July 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
We don’t always hear enough from people with dementia. This is a fantastic reminder that the things that matter to us all are unifying.
I loved the emphasis on reciprocity. Of course we all want to feel recognised & have opportunities to be helpful.
@tlap.bsky.social @neilmcrowther.bsky.social
I loved the emphasis on reciprocity. Of course we all want to feel recognised & have opportunities to be helpful.
@tlap.bsky.social @neilmcrowther.bsky.social
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ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social discusses why EEDI is important in adult social care and how we'll place these values at the heart of our organisation. Read her blog👇 www.adass.org.uk/equity-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-at-the-heart-of-care/
Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of care - ADASS
By Jess McGregor, ADASS President At ADASS, we represent leaders across adult social care who are united by a shared commitment: to enable people to live good lives, with dignity, independence, and co...
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July 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social discusses why EEDI is important in adult social care and how we'll place these values at the heart of our organisation. Read her blog👇 www.adass.org.uk/equity-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-at-the-heart-of-care/
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4.7 million people in England provide unpaid care and support to family often at a financial cost and to their health and wellbeing. Our vision is for unpaid care to be recognised, supported and remunerated when it’s a choice.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/24/caring-for-mum-while-not-losing
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/24/caring-for-mum-while-not-losing
I’m caring for my mum and silently furious at what my life has become
Like many other ‘sandwich carers’, I’m juggling work, care and raising my teenager – and I’ve reached breaking point
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June 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
4.7 million people in England provide unpaid care and support to family often at a financial cost and to their health and wellbeing. Our vision is for unpaid care to be recognised, supported and remunerated when it’s a choice.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/24/caring-for-mum-while-not-losing
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/24/caring-for-mum-while-not-losing
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With the right support, Abbie-Jo is achieving what once felt impossible: working, raising her daughters, and living independently.
Everyone deserves this chance.
This is Abbie-Jo's story 📽️ youtu.be/iMg7jGNbccg?...
#CareCantWait
Everyone deserves this chance.
This is Abbie-Jo's story 📽️ youtu.be/iMg7jGNbccg?...
#CareCantWait
ADASS Care Can't Wait: Abbie's story (Full version)
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June 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
With the right support, Abbie-Jo is achieving what once felt impossible: working, raising her daughters, and living independently.
Everyone deserves this chance.
This is Abbie-Jo's story 📽️ youtu.be/iMg7jGNbccg?...
#CareCantWait
Everyone deserves this chance.
This is Abbie-Jo's story 📽️ youtu.be/iMg7jGNbccg?...
#CareCantWait
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Social care is about people - people living full, meaningful lives, not just surviving".
ADASS President, Jess McGregor, reminds us why #CareCantWait.
Let’s end delays, underfunding, and misunderstanding.
Join us and take action today: www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wait
ADASS President, Jess McGregor, reminds us why #CareCantWait.
Let’s end delays, underfunding, and misunderstanding.
Join us and take action today: www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wait
May 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Social care is about people - people living full, meaningful lives, not just surviving".
ADASS President, Jess McGregor, reminds us why #CareCantWait.
Let’s end delays, underfunding, and misunderstanding.
Join us and take action today: www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wait
ADASS President, Jess McGregor, reminds us why #CareCantWait.
Let’s end delays, underfunding, and misunderstanding.
Join us and take action today: www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wait
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At its best, adult social care helps us live meaningful lives at home & in our communities.
4 in 5 of us are likely to need support in our lifetime because of things like illness, age, or disability.
Social care affects us all.
Sign our handraiser 👇
www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
4 in 5 of us are likely to need support in our lifetime because of things like illness, age, or disability.
Social care affects us all.
Sign our handraiser 👇
www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
May 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
At its best, adult social care helps us live meaningful lives at home & in our communities.
4 in 5 of us are likely to need support in our lifetime because of things like illness, age, or disability.
Social care affects us all.
Sign our handraiser 👇
www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
4 in 5 of us are likely to need support in our lifetime because of things like illness, age, or disability.
Social care affects us all.
Sign our handraiser 👇
www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
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From going to university to starting a family, Abbie-Jo Lawrence reflects on how having the right care in place has enabled her to live a good life on her own terms. Visit www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wait/ now to sign our handraiser and join the movement. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv4sWHOGrvg
Care Can't Wait: Abbie's story (Short 2)
YouTube video by ADASS
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May 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
From going to university to starting a family, Abbie-Jo Lawrence reflects on how having the right care in place has enabled her to live a good life on her own terms. Visit www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wait/ now to sign our handraiser and join the movement. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv4sWHOGrvg
Our new ADASS Care Can’t Wait campaign. Please sign the handraiser to help us show government how much we all want reform. And please do share it with other people! Thank you!
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Care Can't Wait - ADASS
Realising the potential of social care so that everyone can live a good life
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May 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Our new ADASS Care Can’t Wait campaign. Please sign the handraiser to help us show government how much we all want reform. And please do share it with other people! Thank you!
www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
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Our #CareCantWait campaign, launched today, showcases the positive impact of good adult social care through stories like Abbie's. Watch her video & sign our handraiser to tell our political leaders that care can’t wait! youtu.be/iMg7jGNbccg
ADASS Care Can't Wait: Abbie's story
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April 28, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Our #CareCantWait campaign, launched today, showcases the positive impact of good adult social care through stories like Abbie's. Watch her video & sign our handraiser to tell our political leaders that care can’t wait! youtu.be/iMg7jGNbccg
Reposted by Jess McGregor
Today we launch our new #CareCantWait campaign, sharing stories of how good adult social care can enable us to live meaningful lives in our homes and communities, but reform and investment are urgently needed to achieve this for everyone. Find out more: www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wait/
Care Can't Wait - ADASS
Realising the potential of social care so that everyone can live a good life
www.adass.org.uk
April 28, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Today we launch our new #CareCantWait campaign, sharing stories of how good adult social care can enable us to live meaningful lives in our homes and communities, but reform and investment are urgently needed to achieve this for everyone. Find out more: www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wait/
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Care Minister Stephen Kinnock addresses #ADASSSpringSeminar reflecting on the value care that his mother Glenys Kinnock drew on. Begins with human rights. Social care brings independence & a full life.
“For the gift of dignity that care workers offer, they must receive a fair wage.”
“For the gift of dignity that care workers offer, they must receive a fair wage.”
April 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Care Minister Stephen Kinnock addresses #ADASSSpringSeminar reflecting on the value care that his mother Glenys Kinnock drew on. Begins with human rights. Social care brings independence & a full life.
“For the gift of dignity that care workers offer, they must receive a fair wage.”
“For the gift of dignity that care workers offer, they must receive a fair wage.”
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“It’s about people being encouraged to take charge of their life.” Abbie-Jo Lawrence discusses what good care can look like as shares her story for our Care Can’t Wait Campaign. Visit www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wait/ to sign our handraiser and join the movement.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r_eQp_tYOs
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r_eQp_tYOs
Care Can't Wait: Abbie's story (Short 1)
YouTube video by ADASS
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April 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
“It’s about people being encouraged to take charge of their life.” Abbie-Jo Lawrence discusses what good care can look like as shares her story for our Care Can’t Wait Campaign. Visit www.adass.org.uk/care-cant-wait/ to sign our handraiser and join the movement.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r_eQp_tYOs
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r_eQp_tYOs
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4 in 5 of us will need adult social care in our lifetime. Yet, without the glue of adult social care, lives are falling apart. Long waiting lists, low staff levels, people reaching crisis point. Together, we can change this. Join us to transform care. adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
April 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
4 in 5 of us will need adult social care in our lifetime. Yet, without the glue of adult social care, lives are falling apart. Long waiting lists, low staff levels, people reaching crisis point. Together, we can change this. Join us to transform care. adass.org.uk/care-cant-wa...
Such a joy to meet Abbie-Jo Lawrence today to launch our @adass.bsky.social Care Can’t Wait campaign and hear how great adult social care enables Abbie’s gloriously ordinary life! youtu.be/iMg7jGNbccg
ADASS Care Can't Wait: Abbie's story
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April 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Such a joy to meet Abbie-Jo Lawrence today to launch our @adass.bsky.social Care Can’t Wait campaign and hear how great adult social care enables Abbie’s gloriously ordinary life! youtu.be/iMg7jGNbccg
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“ADASS’ #CareCantWait campaign doesn’t just talk about crisis, but explains clearly what social care is, why it matters, and how it can be better." Incoming ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social launches our campaign at our Spring Seminar alongside Abbie-Jo Lawrence & @neilmcrowther.bsky.social.
April 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
“ADASS’ #CareCantWait campaign doesn’t just talk about crisis, but explains clearly what social care is, why it matters, and how it can be better." Incoming ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social launches our campaign at our Spring Seminar alongside Abbie-Jo Lawrence & @neilmcrowther.bsky.social.
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“By amplifying real-life stories, proving how well-funded and supported social care can help people to thrive, we can show why it warrants further investment,” @jessmcp.bsky.social, discusses our new Care Can’t Wait campaign in the MJ.
Care can't wait
As I begin my presidency at the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), I am struck by how many brilliant women have gone before me, each with...
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April 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
“By amplifying real-life stories, proving how well-funded and supported social care can help people to thrive, we can show why it warrants further investment,” @jessmcp.bsky.social, discusses our new Care Can’t Wait campaign in the MJ.
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ADASS celebrates World Social Work Day today #WSWD2025 and would like to thank social workers for the important role they play in improving the lives of millions of people and their families who draw on care and support.
March 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
ADASS celebrates World Social Work Day today #WSWD2025 and would like to thank social workers for the important role they play in improving the lives of millions of people and their families who draw on care and support.
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CHC is a window into the stark divide in our system between care that is funded by the #NHS and care that isn’t says @rachelhutchings.bsky.social. #NTSummit
March 7, 2025 at 10:56 AM
CHC is a window into the stark divide in our system between care that is funded by the #NHS and care that isn’t says @rachelhutchings.bsky.social. #NTSummit