Professor Ian Maidment of WM ADASS research partner University of Aston is seeking inputs from people working in social care as part of a national project funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), working with the James Lind Alliance. The aim is to identify the most important unanswered research questions about care for
This ADASS Research Committee webinar (1030 - 1200) is the latest in a series designed to support the journey to stronger outcomes through better approaches to evidence. This time, WM ADASS will share our Improvement for All Research Framework that connects evidence, practitioner expertise, data, co-production and lived experience to support better
This webinar (from 2pm to 3pm) will share findings from a School for Social Care Research (SSCR)-funded scoping study examining the role of practitioner-researchers across social care and social work. The study was led by Hannah Kendrick of the London School of Economics. Participants will hear about key insights from the study, explore a new…
West Midlands ADASS is delighted to have secured funding through the Skills for Care Workforce Strategy Impact Fund to support the next phase of its regional Data Hub, enhancing workforce and market intelligence with predictive insight to support better workforce planning and evidence-based decision-making across adult social care. Hosted by
CPD With Me is a facilitated learning session where practitioners and people who access adult social care read and discuss research related to the meeting topic. CPD With Me events are organised by the WM ADASS Research Programme. Meetings run from 1030-1200. Please click on 'Read more' to get to links for booking and further information. For more
CPD With Me is a facilitated learning session where practitioners and people who access adult social care read and discuss research related to the meeting topic. CPD With Me events are organised by the WM ADASS Research Programme. Meetings run from 1030-1200. Please click on 'Read more' to get to links for booking and further information. For more
CPD With Me is a facilitated learning session where practitioners and people who access adult social care read and discuss research related to the meeting topic. CPD With Me events are organised by the WM ADASS Research Programme. Meetings run from 1030-1200. Please click on 'Read more' to get to links for booking and further information. For more
Read more about 15 September 2026: CPD With Me - Exploring Autism and ADHD Research in ASC
This online event (1030-1230) is our 6th Communities of Practice (CoP) event for adult social care workers, including those in leadership and management roles. In celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, this session will explore adult social care research within the South Asian community. We are delighted to welcome two speakers: Sindhu Khanna,…
A recording of this webinar, which includes additional commentary on the June 2026 decision by the Supreme Court of deprivation of liberty, in now available and free to view on our Mental health network page. The webinar, organised by WM ADASS, includes a presentation by Claire Barcham, Senior Officer Policy & Practice Lead, ADASS and a panel
Read more about Recording of Mental Health Act 2025 Webinar 10 June 2026
The WM-ADASS co-production team has been out and about attending events and contributing their thoughts to mark Co-production week. Checkout the blogs on this website and the WM-ADASS page on LinkledIn.
Following a decision of the Supreme Court handed down yesterday (2nd June 2026) the meaning and understanding of deprivation of liberty has changed. The previous decision in Cheshire West was overturned. Consequently, some of the materials accessible from our DoLS pages will require updating. Progress will be posted on these pages.
The webinar is about creating positive change and making a difference for people with learning disabilities and autism