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Incoming ADASS president Jess McGregor talks to Ann McGauran about her hopes for the Casey Review and the need to keep health and care integration on track themj.co.uk/rooting-care via The MJ

Play your part in telling our story about social care. Take a look!

Melanie Williams Read more here about Melanie’s year here adass.org.uk/melanie-willia…

“Our strength comes not from a single voice, but from all of us—asking questions, learning together, and always striving to do better.” Jess McGregor takes the stage at the Spring Seminar this morning as our new President

Launching our new blueprint with TSA (TEC Services Association) to guide councils in building the case for proactive, preventative care using technology-enabled services. Dr C Farquharson CBE Melanie Williams

If we truly want to build a future that leads to better outcomes, we need to embed co-production in everything that we do. Proud to launch our ADASS co-production vision with Think Local Act Personal - it will be a living, breathing part of our work.

We heard from Ed Davey MP about his experience of caring for his mum and son, and how he shared his personal story with the public. When asked what we can do to get the public more engaged on social care, he said: tell stories. “You’ve got to make it human, and relatable”.

My colleague from Bradford Council Fazeela Hafejee presenting at ADASS Spring Seminar on inclusion and equity - with a cheeky plug for the second Social Work Cats & Rocket Science book - a must read / buy. Buy a copy for your NQSWs?

Iain MacBeath Bradford Council ADASS Lyn Romeo Sarah McClinton Rob Mitchell Elaine James School of Rock and Media James Bullion Dr C Farquharson CBE Think Local Act Personal #socialcarefuture SCIE Privileged to share the space with colleagues and more importantly people with lived experience #SpringSeminar25

Fazeela Hafejee Iain MacBeath Bradford Council ADASS Lyn Romeo Sarah McClinton Elaine James School of Rock and Media James Bullion Dr C Farquharson CBE Think Local Act Personal #socialcarefuture SCIE Also worth saying that every penny of author profits from both Social Work, Cats & Rocket Science books goes directly to Stay Up Late, who campaign to end any practice of bedtimes for people who draw on social care. Adults go to bed when they want. #nobedtimes

Israeli settlers who attacked me yesterday told me that Donald J. Trump is backing them up, they feel emboldened because of trump administrative blind support.

JELLY HEAD TfL Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan I’m not even sure how to reply to this. So yet again the lifts are switched off when it isn’t staffed. £33m of decoration.

Stuck on your #SWA25 entry or not sure where to start? We’re here to help! 📧 Email us at [email protected] Let’s celebrate the difference YOU make. #SocialWorkAwards #SupportSocialWorkers

A big shout out goes to the wonderful West Sussex County Council who will be supporting Team of the Year, Children's Services and Newly Qualified Children's Social Worker of the Year! Read more ➡️ socialworkawards.com/sponsors/west-… #SWA25

…providers could do more to show commitment to domestic recruitment. There are too few young people (and men) in the workforce yet there is still no concerted action to address e.g. the lack of support and bullying we found in our report last year. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

We are investigating how Britain First have gained vehicular access to Victoria Square as this is a serious breach of security. We have been clear that this protest is incompatible with our commitment to equality, community cohesion and the promotion of British Values.

Memorable away days. Goals galore. FA Cup progression. Blues Unseen: December 🎞️

The Practitioner-Led Research Award, sponsored by National Institute for Health and Care Research, celebrates social workers using research to improve lives. “To see practitioner-led research alongside other phenomenal awards is amazing.” – Anna Bouch, 2024 winner 🏆 socialworkawards.com/award-entry/

We're looking for one representative from Northern Ireland who draws on care and support, and one unpaid carer representative from Wales to join IMPACT's Co-production Advisory Group. Find out more about the roles and apply here: buff.ly/7Kq2zhB

🚨 1 DAY LEFT! 🚨 Nominations for the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025 close TOMORROW (3 June) at midnight! ⏳ Don’t miss your chance to recognise the incredible work happening across the profession. 👉 Submit now: socialworkawards.com #SWA25