Jess McGregor

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

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...

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/

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

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

YouTube video by ADASS ADASS Care Can't Wait: Abbie's story (Full version)

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

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

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...

Independent commission into adult social care: terms of reference Terms of reference for Baroness Casey's independent commission into adult social care.

www.gov.uk/government/p...

YouTube video by ADASS Care Can't Wait: Abbie's story (Short 2)

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 - ADASS Realising the potential of social care so that everyone can live a good life

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...

YouTube video by ADASS ADASS Care Can't Wait: Abbie's story

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

Care Can't Wait - ADASS Realising the potential of social care so that everyone can live a good life

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 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.”

This is what care should look like for everyone!

YouTube video by ADASS Care Can't Wait: Abbie's story (Short 1)

“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

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...

YouTube video by ADASS ADASS Care Can't Wait: Abbie's story

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’ #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.

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...

“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.

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.

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

Why does planned change fail so often? #NTSummit

@theasrstein.bsky.social highlights the complicated role that financial incentives and skill mix have played in efforts to change the #NHS.

▶️ Watch live: events.zoom.us/ev/Ahm9SLEL2...

The final livestreamed session of our Summit is about to begin. #NTSummit

What do problems with NHS Continuing Healthcare services tell us about wider issues in health and care?

▶️ Watch now: buff.ly/3EMgXuR

@julietbou.bsky.social @jessmcp.bsky.social @drjanetownson.bsky.social

Thank you @neilmcrowther.bsky.social ! It’s been a huge team effort and everyone is feeling very proud.

At the heart of #NHS Continuing Healthcare services are people faced with a daunting process at an intensely challenging time.

@julietbou.bsky.social, Rachel Hutchings, @jessmcp.bsky.social & @drjanetownson.bsky.social will shine a light on CHC at our #NTSummit.

Watch here: buff.ly/3EMgXuR

Really like this vision and approach to people with dementia living as good a life as possible in Greater Manchester gmpcca.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...

Care providers say council fees will not meet rising staffing costs People with learning disabilities and care providers are calling for fairer funding.

The NICs increase is a concern to both our Directors and care providers. “It forces councils to make choices about care eligibility, increases costs for care providers and councils who are overspending on adult social care,” says our VP, @jessmcp.bsky.social.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/

Social care reform is welcome, but success will rely on political commitment The NHS will never work properly unless the government acts on social care, writes Richard Humphries After six months in power, the UK government has finally set out how it intends to tackle the lon...

Predictably excellent take on the Casey social care commission by @richardhumphries.bsky.social

www.bmj.com/content/388/...

Earlier action and support: The case for prevention in adult social care and beyond Prevention is a central feature of the new Government’s mission-led approach to national renewal. Our joint publication makes the case for a shift towards taking action and offering support earlier, s...

Some great evidence about what works and how places around the country are getting on and reforming adult social care locally through prevention & early action. Have a look at ADASS’ work with the LGA and Time to Act. Full of examples of what works. #gettingonwithsocialcarereform

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Big Chat 2 - Think Family! Lots of love for Children and Adult PSWs thinking together about all age whole family approaches. @adass.bsky.social #NCASC24