Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme

The NHS Business Services Authority administers this funding on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.  

This funding is intended to support the adult care workforce. It allows eligible employers to reclaim expenses incurred for specific courses and qualifications for their staff. 

Regulated staff, including registered nurses, nursing associates, allied health professionals and occupational therapists are not eligible for this funding. 

To qualify the employer must: 

• Provide an adult social care service 

• Directly employ care staff in England 

• Have an up-to-date Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set account 

To be eligible the staff member must: 

• Be non-regulated care staff in England, including deputy and Care Quality Commission (CQC)-registered managers and agency staff 

• Be legally employed in England and have a UK National Insurance number 

International staff who meet these criteria are also eligible for the funding. 

For more information please refer to the DHSC guidance or email ascreimbursement@dhsc.gov.uk.