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UK DHSC · UK · 1 Oct 2026 · Guidance

How to collect ASCS data: 2026 to 2027

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All councils with adult social services responsibilities must conduct the Adult Social Care Survey annually to collect feedback from service users about how local services support them and their views on those services. The Department of Health and Social Care oversees the survey, which informs policy, improves services, and monitors outcomes. Some survey materials may still reference NHS England, but this does not affect the survey or submission process.

From UK DHSC

The adult social care survey (ASCS) collects feedback from service users. It aims to understand how well local services help service users in their daily lives, as well as their views on the services provided to them.

All councils with adult social services responsibilities (CASSRs) must run the survey every year. The findings help inform policy, improve services and monitor outcomes for local populations.

The Department of Health and Social Care is responsible for ASCS. Some survey materials, including translated versions, may still refer to NHS England. This does not affect any of the survey or submission process.

Excerpt from the official page. The original is authoritative.