Government reaffirms commitment to digital leadership in social care
The Department of Health and Social Care has reaffirmed its commitment to improving digital and data skills across the adult social care workforce.
As part of this renewed commitment, funding from the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) can now be used towards the Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care. This step recognises the critical role that care leaders play in driving the adoption of digital tools and data-led decision-making across the sector.
Michelle Corrigan, Director of the Digital Care Hub, welcomed the extension of LDSS funding to the Level 5 leadership programme:
“Digital and data skills are no longer optional—they are essential. From delivering high-quality, person-centred care to coordinating with health partners and running services efficiently, digital leadership is central to how modern care is delivered. Digital Care Hub welcomes the Government’s recommitment to digitisation in adult social care. We encourage care providers to take full advantage of the LDSS funding to help ensure care leaders are equipped to build a confident, capable workforce that can embrace digital innovation.”
Care leaders will be trained to use the latest technology to improve patient care, free up staff time and help people live independently in their own homes for longer.