Funding support and resources for social care staff
The Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) is a program that allows adult social care employers to claim funding for certain training courses and qualifications on behalf of eligible care staff. It covers various adult social care services, including residential care homes, day care services, domiciliary care, and community care services.
The LDSS is intended to provide financial contributions towards learning and development, helping the non-regulated Adult Social Care (ASC) workforce to complete courses and qualifications. This provides an opportunity for non-regulated care staff, including deputy and CQC-registered managers and agency staff, to gain recognition for existing expertise, and develop new skills and specialisms. Eligible ASC employers can claim funding towards the cost of these courses and qualifications on behalf of eligible employees. See the 'Eligibility' section below for information on which providers and employees are eligible for this fund.
Useful links
- Grant determination for the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme in the financial year 2025 to 2026 - Gov.uk: Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme grant determination: 2025 to 2026.
- Information for adult social care employers in England on learning and development support (including eligible training course and qualifications) - Gov.uk: Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme.
- In order for employers to be eligible to claim they need to have an up-to-date, Skills for Care, Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) - Skills for Care: Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set.
- How to claim the LDSS - NHS Business Services Authority: Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme.
- Email careacademy@durham.gov.uk
- Telephone 03000 260 222
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