Anne Emily Cummins (12 October 1869 – 8 February 1936) was an early British medical social worker who was later called the "mother of almoners".

She was taken on by the Charity Organization Society who sent her to train under Edith Mudd who was an early almoner.

[1] Cummins is credited with inventing the role of a modern social worker attached to a hospital.

[2] In collaboration with the Southwark Health Society she started regular visits for pregnant women.

[1] The British Association of Social Workers awards Anne Cummins scholarships.