What funds are available to claim from?
The Learning and Development Support Scheme
The Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) is
provided by the Department of Health and Social Care and claimed from the NHS
Business Services Authority (BSA) by care providers in England.
It funds eligible training courses and qualifications
started on or after 1 April 2024 and which will complete by 31 March 2025.
Read the LDSS guidance on the GOV.UK website.
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What are the funding requirements?
To make a claim for funding, you must complete or update your ASC-WDS data on or after 1 April each year. You need to complete or update both your workplace data and 90% of your staff records data. Your data should be an accurate reflection of your ...
What's the difference between the local authority return requirements and funding requirements?
Meeting the required criteria for the Local Authority return does not mean you’ve met the requirements for funding. Local authorities claiming funding There are additional data items that are required to become eligible for funding over and above the ...
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 ...
How to make the most of your ASC-WDS account?
ASC-WDS provides tools and benefits for your organisation. Training and qualifications You can record all of your staff’s training and qualifications and store certificates. Set different types of training as being mandatory and get alerts when ...
Where is the Bulk upload guidance?
To use bulk upload you will need the latest version of our guidance documents. Please download and save these but check back regularly to ensure you are using the latest version.