Learning and Development Support Scheme
The new Learning and Development Support Scheme
The Department of Health and Social Care has recently published a new guidance document on the funding available for learning and development for the adult social care workforce. This new fund is called the Learning and Development Support Scheme and the guidance is available on GOV.UK here: Learning and Development Support Scheme for the adult social care workforce: a guide for employers – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The Learning and Development Support Scheme is administered via a new digital online claims service that allows adult social care employers to claim funding for certain training courses and qualifications on behalf of eligible care staff. Funding is available for eligible courses and qualifications that have been both paid for and started between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 (inclusive).
The new guidance document provides details about the funding, including what learning and development is eligible for reimbursement.
In order to manage the roll-out sensibly, for the first few months access to the service will be via invite only but providers can complete an expression of interest form to be onboarded onto the new system. The form can be accessed here: Adult Social Care Development Support Scheme – Private Beta Onboarding (snapsurveys.com)
If you have questions about the Learning and Development Support Scheme you can get in touch with the team by emailing ascreimbursement@dhsc.gov.uk
Stakeholder FAQ on LDSS v1 240909 (PDF, 167 KB)
Want to learn more then join our live webinar where the DHSC colleagues will present slide explaining the new funding scheme
When: 7th October 2024
Time: 11:00am to 12noon
Online MS Teams click on the link below on the day.
Meeting ID: 387 210 341 351
Passcode: m8Ygfj
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+44 20 7660 8338,,584751501# United Kingdom, City of London
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