Workforce Development Fund

The Workforce Development Fund (WDF) was a funding stream from the Department of Health and Social Care, which was distributed by Skills for Care between 2011 and 2025.

The WDF provided a funding contribution to employers for a broad range of qualifications, apprenticeships, learning programmes and digital learning modules, supporting the professional development of the adult social care workforce.

Key statistics

The Workforce Development Fund 2023-24

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Our key statistics shows who claimed the money from the Workforce Development Fund in 2023-24 and what they claimed for.

You can also download our statistics for the previous funds:

2014-15 I 2015-16 I 2016-17 I 2017-18 I 2018-19 I 2019-20 I 2020-21 I 2021-22 I 2022-23

Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS)

The Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) for the adult social care workforce is offered by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The LDSS is administered by NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). Any adult social care employer wishing to access funding should review the information that has been published on the Government website.

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