DCC: Learning & Development
Case Study: Fully Funded Leadership Training Supporting Stronger Adult Social Care Services
A local Adult Social Care provider has strengthened leadership capability and service resilience after taking part in fully funded leadership and management training delivered by Alium Care Training.
The programme supported managers and senior staff to build confidence in decision‑making, problem‑solving, and reflective leadership, helping them respond more effectively to day‑to‑day pressures across services. Learners reported that the training was highly relevant to Adult Social Care, with practical content they could apply immediately in their roles.
As a result, the organisation has seen improved team confidence, clearer succession planning, and greater focus on continuous service improvement — all key priorities for local authorities and commissioned providers. Participants also valued the engaging delivery and strong sector expertise, alongside clear support to access funding, making it easier for services to invest in leadership development without additional financial pressure.
This case study highlights how funded leadership programmes can help Adult Social Care services develop confident leaders, improve quality, and support sustainable growth.
With funding time‑limited, services are encouraged to act now to maximise this opportunity.
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Funding for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
The funding for part 2 of Oliver's Training is now included in the Learning Development Support Scheme (LDSS). You can access the funding via the same digital claims platform used for the LDSS. Funding available under the LDSS is distributed via an online claims service delivered by NHS Business Services Authority. Adult social care providers need to have an Adult Social Care Workforce Dataset account to access funding for Oliver’s Training.
The below are maximum reimbursement amounts for training courses paid for between 1 April 2025 and 20 March 2026. Claims submitted after this point will be considered on an exceptional case-by-case basis.
Procured training (when an ASC provider registered with the CQC pays an external company to deliver Oliver’s Training with costs charged per staff member completing the course).
▪ Tier 1 – £25.00
▪ Tier 2 - £90.00
In-house training (when a trainer is employed by an ASC provider registered with the CQC to internally deliver a session of Oliver’s Training to its staff).
▪ Tier 1 - £12.50
▪ Tier 2 - £50.00
Information about how to set up a Adult Social Care Workforce Dataset account here.
Posted by Michaela on July 13th 2026
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