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The Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) is a Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) funded programme that enables eligible adult social care employers in England to claim reimbursement for approved workforce training and qualifications.
Pathway Group is proud to be a Quality Assured Care Learning Service (QACLS) provider, recognised through the Department of Health and Social Care’s quality assurance framework for adult social care learning and development.
This recognition demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible training that supports workforce development, retention and career progression across the care sector.
Pathway Group has achieved recognition through the Quality Assured Care Learning Service, providing employers with confidence that our training has been independently assessed against nationally recognised quality standards.
Our programmes align with Department of Health and Social Care priorities, Skills for Care guidance and workforce development requirements.
Many of our courses and qualifications are eligible for reimbursement through the Learning and Development Support Scheme, helping employers reduce training costs while investing in their workforce.
We guide employers through the funding process, providing the documentation, evidence and support needed to maximise successful claims.
Training can be delivered:
Investing in high-quality learning helps improve staff confidence, retention, professional development and the quality of care delivered.
Employers pay for training upfront and then submit a reimbursement claim through the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA).
To be eligible for reimbursement, training must be:
There are currently two separate funding streams:
Pathway Group provides certificates, completion evidence and supporting documentation required to support reimbursement claims.
Claims must be submitted within three months of course completion.
Employers can claim:
Both claims must be submitted within three months of the relevant milestone.
For the 2025–2026 funding year, claims can be submitted until 20 March 2026.
Eligible employers must:
For Oliver McGowan Training, employers must also be:
Eligible learners may include:
The Department of Health and Social Care’s long-term ambition is for quality-assured learning to become the preferred route for workforce development funding across adult social care.
By choosing Pathway Group, employers benefit from training delivered by a provider recognised through the Quality Assured Care Learning Service, supporting both current funding opportunities and future workforce development priorities.
Whether you are looking to upskill your workforce, improve retention, support career progression or access available government funding, Pathway Group can help. Speak to our team today to explore eligible training, qualifications and funding opportunities for your organisation.