Adults Receiving Care and Support Census

Following the successful integration of children’s social care data into the SAIL Databank under the current ADR UK investment, ADR Wales’s next strategic focus is on adult social care. The Adults Receiving Care and Support Census represents a major step forward in this area. 

Developed collaboratively with Welsh local authorities and key stakeholders, this Wales-wide dataset captures detailed information on individuals receiving adult social care services within a defined reporting period. The census is intended to generate a comprehensive understanding of the needs of adults receiving care and support in Wales, enabling more informed policy decisions, targeted resource allocation, and improved service planning across the social care system. 

The dataset will also include individual-level information submitted by local authorities, covering the types of care and support adults receive, their needs, and how services are delivered. 

Once available in the SAIL Databank, it will be linkable to other relevant datasets such as the Social Care Wales workforce data collection, allowing researchers to explore how care is provided and how the workforce supports it. This will help build a clearer picture of adult social care in Wales. The data acquisition and approval processes are nearly complete, with the dataset expected to be available during the next ADR UK grant period from March 2026.