The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a new fund, the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) for 2024 to 2025, the new fund will be administered by NHS-BSA.

As ever,  the funding pot is finite.  First steps for all employers include submitting an expression of interest form and updating ASC-WDS in order to be eligible.  For new qualifications, 60% of funding can be claimed at the start of the course and the remaining 40% is payable with evidence of completion.  Please read all the guidance carefully.   Get in touch if anything is unclear or you need any help with registration or reaching eligibility with the adult social care workforce data set (lucy.mcdonald@skillsforcare.org.uk )

Update – 6 September 2024

Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS)

The Department of Health and Social Care has launched the learning and development support programme for the financial year 2024 to 2025.

Eligible adult social care employers in England can claim staff training costs from the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). The LDSS is available for non-regulated care staff, including deputy and Care Quality Commission-registered managers and agency staff, within the adult social care workforce.

Information on the scheme which includes:

  • guidance on eligibility and the process which includes completing an expression of interest to gain access to the online claims service
  • frequently asked questions
  • course list

Can be found on the DHSC web page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-social–care-learning-and-development-support-scheme

Accessing the fund This scheme is administered by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) on behalf of DHSC. NHSBSA operates a new digital online claims service, which employers of eligible care staff can use to submit claims for the LDSS. This claims service is now live. ASC employers can express their interest in being invited to use the service by completing this form

Funded training and qualifications: Eligible training courses and qualifications – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)