ADSS Cymru is the national leadership organisation for social services in Wales. We represent the collective, authoritative voice of Directors of Social Services, and Heads of Adult Services and Children’s Services on a range of national and regional issues of social care policy, practice and resourcing. 

We are committed to working with Welsh Government, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), Social Care Wales, colleagues in the NHS, and partners in third and independent sectors towards delivering positive outcomes for individuals, families and communities in Wales by informing and influencing legislation, policies and practices in the social care sector. 

We are a membership organisation first and foremost. Our members include statutory directors and senior social services managers from all 22 local authorities across Wales. Currently our associate membership extends to past directors or heads of service. 

The conference is produced by the ADSS Cymru Business Unit, which is supported by Practice Solutions.