Accredited
Level 2
LDSS funding may be available · up to £1,540
Highfield Qualifications
Highfield Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
A Level 2 qualification based on the Adult Social Care Certificate for new and existing care workers.
blended
Employer funding
Funding support for your training
Adult social care employers in England may be able to reclaim some training costs through the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS), operated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Funding is a reimbursement for eligible employers and staff — it is not automatic, and employers should check the current eligibility and evidence requirements before enrolling.
How LDSS works, in plain English
- Step 1
Check your organisation and staff member are eligible under current DHSC rules.
- Step 2
Enrol the learner on an eligible qualification and pay for the training.
- Step 3
The learner completes the qualification; keep the required evidence.
- Step 4
Claim back up to the scheme's maximum amount for that qualification.
Qualifications we offer that are on the LDSS eligible list
Maximum reimbursement per learner, checked against the DHSC eligible list. Only these exact qualification numbers are shown — similar course titles are not assumed to be eligible.
| Qualification | QAN | Maximum LDSS reimbursement |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate | 610/4219/5 | Up to £1,540 |
| Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care | 610/7045/2 | Up to £835 |
| Highfield Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia | 600/1826/4 | Up to £130 |
| Highfield Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care | 601/4586/9 | Up to £130 |
Accredited
Level 2
LDSS funding may be available · up to £130
Highfield Qualifications
Highfield Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia (RQF)
Understand dementia and how to support people living with it with kindness and respect.
blended
Accredited
Level 2
LDSS funding may be available · up to £130
Highfield Qualifications
Highfield Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care (RQF)
Learn how to support people and families with care and compassion at the end of life.
blended
Accredited
Level 3
LDSS funding may be available · up to £835
Highfield Qualifications
Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (April 2026)
The Level 3 qualification for experienced care workers, senior carers and team leaders.
blended
Employer FAQs
Who can claim LDSS funding?
Eligible adult social care employers in England claim LDSS for eligible staff. The employer must meet the scheme's own conditions, including being registered on the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS). Eligibility is not automatic, so please check the current DHSC guidance.
Is the training free?
Not automatically. LDSS is a reimbursement: the employer pays for eligible training and then claims back up to the maximum amount shown, once the learner has completed and evidence requirements are met.
How much can be reclaimed?
Each eligible qualification has its own maximum amount, shown next to the course. The amount actually reclaimed can never exceed what was paid or the scheme maximum.
What evidence will we need?
Typically proof of employment in an eligible role, proof of payment and proof of completion. Requirements can change, so check the current DHSC guidance before enrolling staff.
Can you help us check?
Yes. Tell us about your staff and the courses you're considering and we'll talk through the scheme rules with you before you commit. Final eligibility decisions rest with DHSC.
Talk to Focus 4 Learning Ltd
5–7 Vaughton Street South, Digbeth, Birmingham, B12 0YN
0121 638 0588 · admin@focus4learning.co.uk
Check eligibility with us