Government/ Training for Adult Social Care/ Deadline 21st March 2025
Training Funding for Adult Social Care Staff in England
Eligible adult social care employers in England can now claim funding for staff training costs through the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). The scheme is open to non-regulated care staff, including deputy and Care Quality Commission (CQC)-registered managers, as well as agency staff.
The funding is available for qualifying training courses and qualifications that have been both paid for and started between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. The reimbursement amount will vary according to the eligible qualifications, and it represents the maximum, not a default, amount.
The LDSS covers various adult social care services, such as residential care homes, day care services, domiciliary care, and community care services. These services include nursing and non-nursing care homes, sheltered housing, supported living, live-in care, and other similar services.
Employers can claim this funding on behalf of eligible staff to help them develop new skills, gain recognition for existing expertise, and specialise in new areas. This initiative aims to support the development of the non-regulated adult social care workforce in England, enhancing their capability and quality of care.
The overall funding pot is limited and once it has been exhausted, claims submitted will not receive reimbursement.
A deadline of 21 March 2025 applies for claims submitted this financial year. Late claims submitted between 22 March 2025 and 31 March 2025 (inclusive) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-social-care-learning-and-development-support-scheme
