Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) 2024-2025

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is offering financial support for the professional development of​ non-regulated care staff through the LDSS for the 2024-2025 financial year.

Eligible Adult Social Care (ASC)​ employers in England can claim funding for training courses and qualifications started and paid for between 1 April​ 2024 and 31 March 2025.

The scheme is managed by NHSBSA via an online claims service and employers must​ complete the ASC Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) to qualify.

This initiative aims to enhance the skills of deputy​ managers, CQC-registered managers and agency staff.​

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Applicable Employers/Employees:​

• Adult residential care services (with/without nursing, sheltered housing etc.).
• Adult day care services.​
• Adult domiciliary care services (home help, live-in care, supported living etc.).
• Adult community care services (carers support, community support, respite care etc.).​

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A link to further information on the scheme and a list of eligible training courses and qualifications can be found here - Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).