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
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…