The Latest Breaking News from ADASS

Counties warn small-scale councils could ‘break’ social care and hit taxpayers

Councils have submitted competing proposals for reorganisation and are awaiting Government approval.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

‘We were the ones on trial’: the torturous road to justice for three sisters abused by school principal Malka Leifer

A new documentary, Surviving Malka Leifer, follows Nicole, Dassi and Elly through the trial of their sexual abuser to ‘lift the lid’ on Australia’s justice system and what it asks of victims

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2025

Australian Jewish groups applaud expulsion of Iranian diplomats but say community faces renewed fears

Adass Israel synagogue board member says announcement of Iran’s involvement in December arson attack has caused ‘general fear’ among congregation

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025

‘This is just a photo op’: anger greets Albanese as he tours Melbourne synagogue destroyed by arson

Four days after Adass Israel was attacked, the prime minister visited the site and called for unity, but among the surging crowd the mood was one of frustration and blame

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024

Funding for tech and arts sessions aimed at giving unpaid carers a break

This is the second batch of funding from the £42.6 million pot, with the first £20 million having been released in 2023/4.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

‘Social care facing insurmountable costs amid catastrophic impacts of Budget’

The national children and adult services conference (NCASC) is taking place in Liverpool.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

Adult social care in England needs urgent help from ministers, say bosses

Rising costs and demand are a huge strain on council budgets and services face ‘intolerable pressures’, says Adass

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024

Survey finds 81% of councils on course to overspend adult social care budgets

Adass said if the recent trend continues, within a couple of years all council adult social care budgets in England will be overspent.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024

Hospital discharges limiting home care in England, councils say

Authorities say attempts to clear NHS backlogs sucking up scant funds at expense of preventive care

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2024

Nearly 250,000 people awaiting adult social care needs assessment – report

Two reports out on Thursday highlight the challenges facing the social care sector.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023