Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the written statement of 30 July 2024 on Adult Social Care Workforce, HCWS50, whether he plans to make a further statement about how funding for Adult Social Care Learning and Development will be administered.

On 6 September 2024, the Department launched the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme. This scheme is intended to help the non-regulated adult social care workforce to complete courses and qualifications, gain recognition for existing expertise, and develop new skills and specialisms. Funding is distributed via a new online claims service administered by NHS Business Services Authority. Eligible adult social care providers can claim funding towards the cost of certain courses and qualifications, on behalf of eligible employees. Full details of the training covered by the Learning and Development Support Scheme have been published on GOV.UK website.