DCC: Learning & Development

Boost Staff Confidence with Fully Funded Learning Opportunities

The Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) continues to help providers improve capability and morale across their teams.

Benefits of using the scheme:

• Reduced training costs
• Access to high‑quality, accredited learning
• Better retention through investment in staff

Providers report that funded training often leads to stronger team culture and improved service quality. Don’t miss out - explore what’s available today. 

Funding for Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training

Following confirmation from DHSC, Oliver McGowan mandatory training funding will continue for adult social care employers in 2026–27.

The training supports providers to meet the legal requirement introduced under the Health and Care Act 2022, ensuring staff receive learning disability and autism training appropriate to their role.

Funding is available through a separate, ring‑fenced LDSS pot, with claims managed via NHSBSA. Early engagement is recommended due to limited funding availability.

Claimants must have an Adult Social Care Workforce Dataset (ASC-WDS) account. Further information can be found here.

Diabetes Essentials: Big Confidence. Real Impact.

Do you offer care and support to people with Diabetes? If so, Flourish has the course for you…

The Diabetes Essentials course cuts through the noise with clear, practical training that gives care professionals the confidence to support people living with diabetes safely and effectively. From understanding the different types of diabetes to spotting red flags and responding fast when it matters, this course focuses on the essentials every care setting needs.

No fluff. No overwhelm. Just the knowledge that helps reduce risk, improve outcomes and deliver better, more person‑centred care — every single day.

Fast, focused and built for real‑world care. This is diabetes training that makes a difference.

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Discover How Flourish (Click eLearning Platform) Can Support Your Team

'Click' is available for just £1.50 per learner, per month, plus VAT, specifically for our Adult Social Care online course bundle. This is subsidised by Devon County Council, covering two-thirds of the cost.

Complete the form to register and the team will set you up in no time.