The fund can be used for training to develop you as an employer and to develop the skills of your PA.
The fund can cover the direct costs of training and qualifications, travel and the cost of hiring replacement support whilst your usual PA is attending training.
Any training that you want to be funded must be started by 31 March 2022.
Read about how other employers have used the fund.
Our guidance document How to apply for funding for training guidance explains more about the funding, how to complete the application form and what documents you need to send with your application.
If you have any questions or need help with the application form you can email funding@skillsforcare.org.uk or call us on 0113 241 1275 (available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm).
Download our FAQs document which may answer some of your questions.
To apply for funding, you will need to complete the application form and send it to us. The form is available in:
You can ask for assistance to complete the application form, but only you as the employer can agree to the conditions of the grant.
Applications can be sent to us any time between now and 5pm on Monday 28 February 2022.
Any training that you want to be funded must be started by 31 March 2022.
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We will consider all applications for funding on a case by case basis. If successful, we will usually tell you within 30 days and arrange payment directly into your bank account.