Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Adult Social Care Workforce

30 July 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Stephen Kinnock Lab Aberafan Maesteg

Social Care

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government will not continue the Adult Social Care Training and Development Fund.
  • Funding for learning and development will be maintained at the previous year's level.
  • A Care Workforce Pathway and a new Level 2 Care Certificate qualification are planned.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the government's decision regarding the continuation of the Adult Social Care Training and Development Fund.

Action requested

The government will not continue the Adult Social Care Training and Development Fund but will maintain funding for learning and development at last year's level. They intend to develop a Care Workforce Pathway, introduce a new Level 2 Care Certificate qualification, and support Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training. A Fair Pay Agreement and a National Care Service with national standards are planned.

Key facts

  • The Adult Social Care Training and Development Fund will not be continued.
  • Funding for Adult Social Care Learning and Development will remain at last year's level.
  • A new Level 2 Care Certificate qualification has been developed and launched.
  • Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training is supported.
  • A Fair Pay Agreement for care workers is planned.
  • The government aims to create a National Care Service with national standards.
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