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
This in-person event (1000-1600, lunch provided) will provide an opportunity for Adult Social Care commissioners to connect with people engaged in academic research, to share knowledge, and develop innovative approaches to evidence-informed commissioning.
Read more about 12 March 2026: Adult Social Care Commissioning Community of Practice connection day
This in person event 1000-1400 (lunch included) is organised by West Midlands ADASS Research Programme partners University of Birminghams and NIHR.
This in-person session (1030-1400 including lunch) offers a unique opportunity to critically reflect, discuss hopes and fears around AI in social care with peers, and explore the role of research in these discussions.
WM ADASS has launched its AI playbook at the West Midlands Employers AI Festival taking place 26-30 January 2026. The Playbook has been created with and for people who access social care services and others who want to know more about how AI helps individuals self-manage. According to Tanya Miles, DASS at Shropshire Council and Co-chair of the West…
On Saturday 18 October 2025 an announcement on liberty protection safeguards was published on the Government's website. Follow the links for further information
Read more about New: an important announcement on liberty protection safeguards
A statement by WMADASS in relation to today's application to the Supreme Court by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland.
Read more about DOLS: a statement by WMADASS in relation to today's application to the Supreme Court
The workshop, part of the WM-ADASS Research Programme will be in Birmingham and run 1000 - 1300 including lunch, which will be provided. Connecting with academic research in meaningful ways can often be limited. This workshop marks the first step in creating a dedicated Community of Practice (CoP) where adult social care professionals can