Resources | WMADASS

Modern slavery toolkit for practitioners

19th March 2026

The toolkit is about recognising and understanding modern slavery so that we can work together to end modern day slavery, trafficking and exploitation

WMADASS Briefing Note on pre-planning for outcome of DoLS case on valid consent

9th March 2026

This note discusses pre-planning that councils might undertake in anticipation of the outcome of the Supreme Court case regarding the meaning of valid consent in relation to a deprivation of liberty.

Community of Practice for Commissioners and Researchers in ASC: meeting agenda 12 March 2026

6th March 2026

The meeting is hosted by West Midlands Association of Directors of Social Services and the University of Birmingham. It will run 10:00am – 4:00pm at Edgbaston Park Hotel. Tea, coffee and light refreshments are included

Deprivation Of Liberty In Acute Hospitals

12th February 2026

This guide, developed by Lorraine Currie on behalf of WM ADASS, is for people in councils and acute hospitals who are working together to process DoLS applications

Research Pathways In social work and social care 9 March 2026 event flyer

1st February 2026

This in person event is organised by West Midlands ADASS Research Programme partners University of Birminghams and NIHR

WMADASS Dols Signatories Newsletter December 2025

1st December 2025

Welcome to the December 2025 edition of the newsletter. The intention of the newsletter is to keep DoLS signatories /authorisers up to date with practice changes and case law.