You must meet all of the following criteria to qualify:
- provide an ASC service
- directly employ care staff in England
- have an up-to-date account on the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS)
Learning and Development Support Scheme
Eligible ASC employers can claim towards costs of certain courses and qualifications for their staff. The scheme is now accepting claims for eligible courses and qualifications that have been paid for in financial year 2025 to 2026, as well as those paid for in financial year 2024 to 2025.
See the LDSS page on Gov.uk for more information.