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Contact us

Call the ASC-WDS Support Team on 0113 241 0969.

We're available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (not including bank holidays).

Alternatively, email us at ascwds-support@skillsforcare.org.uk.

You can also use our help centre to get answers to popular questions or submit tickets with questions of your own. Alternatively, if you're already signed into ASC-WDS, click the 'Get help and tips' button.
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