This guide has been developed by and for Directors of Adult Social Services, supported by the West Midlands ADASS branch, with contributions from leaders across the region and beyond.
Sincere thanks to all the Directors, Principal Social Workers, commissioners, analysts, carers, and colleagues who shared insights, reviewed drafts, and offered challenge and support throughout the refresh of this resource.
This is a living document. If you have ideas, feedback, or examples to share, please contact your regional ADASS network.
Additional resources and frameworks are signposted at the end of each chapter of the guide. We encourage you to explore these further and use them to deepen your local approach.
This guide is licensed for open sharing and adaptation with attribution. Please cite West Midlands ADASS as the original source.