Associate
Development
Solutions

Bespoke solutions for professional development and service transformation, underpinned by public sector expertise

Associate
Development
Solutions

Bespoke solutions for professional development and service transformation, underpinned by public sector expertise

We provide professional development, consultancy and expertise to support service transformation.

Our bespoke solutions are designed to address the unique challenges faced by commissioners, service providers, and individuals leading and delivering health and social care in the twenty-first century.

Our Services

Professional Development & Training Courses

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Management Consultancy and Subject Matter Expertise

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Children and Young People's Mental Health

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Programme and Project Management

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Research and Evaluation

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Process Improvement and Service Transformation

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What our clients say

A friendly, professional, supportive experience...

A quick summary of our experience of working with ADS: Friendly, professional, supportive, knowledgeable, evidence-based, creative, efficient, focused, the list could go on.

 

Having ADS on the journey with us helped us to focus and re-focus, kept us on track, and were a helpful presence in keeping the project moving forward.

 

ADS supported us to step back from the day job and dedicate time to reflect, plan, and do.

Service Manager
Leicestershire County Council

Open, honest, knowledgeable professionals...

The ADS team were always open, honest, knowledgeable and professional. This is crucial when we are putting our trust in another organisation to walk us through a change project, where our credibility was at stake.

Service Manager
Leicestershire County Council

Range and depth of knowledge...

Don’t hesitate! We have worked with ADS on several projects, with different people involved from ADS each time, as they carefully match their expertise to your needs.

 

They have such a range and depth of knowledge across the team, and I really feel they go above and beyond to ensure they are meeting service requirements.

Service Manager
Leicestershire County Council

Gave me confidence...

The (ADS-designed-and-delivered) programme has given me the confidence to build upon relationships with partners… taking more risks and challenging myself to be both brave and authentic.

Service Manager
Northamptonshire

We have a wealth of expertise and experience in working with the public sector, private sector, academic institutions and the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector at a local, regional and national level.

We have successfully worked with over 100 public, independent and voluntary sector organisations, including: The Department of Health; NHS England; NHS Trusts; Local Authorities; Mind; Rethink; Time to Change and YoungMinds.

Featured Insights

Understanding Infant Mental Health

Why the First 1,000 Days Matter More Than You Think

Did you know your baby’s brain develops faster in the first three years than at any other time? Discover how secure relationships, early experiences, and emotional regulation shape not just childhood, but a lifetime of mental wellbeing—and what we can do to support every family right from the start.

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The Power of Routine Outcome Measures

From Gut Feeling to Hard Evidence – Why Routine Outcome Measures Matter

What if we could track a young person’s mental health like a sat nav tracks your journey? Dive into how Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) are helping clinicians personalise care, improve outcomes, and empower young people to take charge of their own mental health journey.

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Clinical Supervision in Children and Young People’s Mental Health Practice

Keeping Therapists Mentally Healthy Too – The Power of Supervision

Behind every effective mental health intervention is a well-supported clinician. Explore how clinical supervision boosts skills, safeguards wellbeing, and ensures high-quality care—whether it’s CBT, family therapy, or frontline education support.

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Enhancing Mental Health Services Through Youth Participation

More Than a Seat at the Table – Young People Shaping Mental Health Services

True participation isn’t just being heard—it’s being taken seriously. Find out how young people across the Midlands are driving change, shaping services, and helping create a mental health system that truly reflects their needs and voices.

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Transforming Mental Health Services for Children and Young People

From Big Ideas to Real Impact – How the Midlands Is Rewriting the Rulebook

Born out of the CYP IAPT legacy, the Midlands CYP MH Collaborative is leading a quiet revolution in children’s mental health. Meet the people, principles, and partnerships making mental health support more accessible, accountable, and effective for young people.

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Mental Health Ambassadors

Empowering Students to Lead Change in Schools

The Mental Health Ambassadors Programme empowers students to speak up, tackle stigma, and inspire change. Through training, leadership, and lived experience, young people are gaining the skills and confidence to champion wellbeing and transform school communities.

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