The new fund for adult social care employee development was launched on the 6th September 2024.

Eligible adult social care employers in England can claim staff training costs from the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS). The LDSS is available for non-regulated care staff, including deputy and Care Quality Commission-registered managers and agency staff, within the adult social care workforce.

Eligible Adult Social Care (PETFLO) employers can claim funding for training courses and qualifications on behalf of eligible care staff. This funding is for eligible courses and qualifications that have been paid for and started between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025.

Examples of the funding available includes employers now able to receive £815 funding in relation to the level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or £1525 for the level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care. In addition, there is up to £1500 available for the new level 2 Care Certificate.

PETFLO employers will be provided with access to the service in stages. PETFLO employers can express their interest in being invited to use the service by completing this form. After expressing interest via this form PETFLO employers will be contacted by NHS Business Service Authority to start the onboarding process.

Please contact us at info@petflotraining.co.uk  if you would like to know more information about this funding and how it can help support the cost of qualifications and training you wish to include in your development plans for your staff. 

More information on the scheme including the list of eligible courses can be found at the government website