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The adult social care system in England remains under enormous pressure as we reach the end of 2025. The latest data shows a sustained increase
As the Care Quality Commission (CQC) continues to expand its assurance role across adult social care, Local Authorities are finding themselves under closer scrutiny than
The government’s Preparation for Adulthood Arrangements review (Dec 2024) shines a spotlight on how well (or badly) local systems support young people with special educational
When conversations turn to backlogs in adult social care, the focus is often on hospital discharges, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), or high-cost care packages.
A social care review is a formal reassessment of an adult’s support needs and the care they receive. It considers how circumstances may have changed
In the world of social care, it is often the child who becomes the immediate focus of an assessment or intervention. But behind every child
As the Mental Health Bill 2024–25 progresses through Parliament, it is set to bring some of the most substantial changes to mental health legislation in
We specialise in delivering high-quality, independent assessments for adults involved in the care system. Our work spans Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interests decisions, Care Act
In the complex world of immigration law, where vulnerability, trauma, and legal thresholds intersect, credible expert evidence can be the deciding factor in a case’s
For someone’s social care, few responsibilities are more vital than making decisions for someone who cannot make them for themselves. At AACA, we regularly support
Over a decade after the Mid Staffordshire scandal shocked the UK public, inquiry after inquiry has continued to expose deep-rooted problems in NHS organisations—from maternity
At AACA, we provide expert immigration social work assessments tailored to support vulnerable adults navigating complex immigration challenges. Our services are designed to assist local