Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set

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Frequently asked questions to help with your Local Authority return
Who should be included? The return should be a reflection of your adult social care workforce. This is all care providing and non-care providing staff that are employed by your local authority and work within the adult social care sector. It includes ...
Can I request an extension to the 13th October deadline?
If you are not going to be able to complete your return by the deadline of 13th October you must submit an extension request. The form must be sent from your Director's office with a clear action plan noted to ensure your return is carried out. ...
What is the difference between the LA return requirements and WDF requirements.?
Reaching the required criteria for the Local Authority return does not mean you have met the requirements for the Workforce Development Fund. Please read the attached document for the differences. Also note that agency staff must have a fully ...
How do I add multiple files to bulk upload?
You can now add your files by either clicking select files our dragging and dropping your files. Your files can be added together or one at a time. Note 1. As a minimum you need workplace and staff record files 2. They must be in csv file ...
What are the requirements for the 2023 return?
The requirements for the 2023 return are unchanged from last year. The dates for the return are 11th September to 13th October 2023

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Where is the Bulk upload guidance?
To use bulk upload you will need the latest version of our guidance documents. Please download and save these but check back regularly to ensure you are using the latest version.
How do I reset my password?
If you have forgotten your password it is quite easy to reset. Click here enter your username or email address and click the send reset link button. An email will be sent to you which will enable you to reset your password. Please note 10 ...
Where is the confirmation form for the 2023 LA return?
Please download the confirmation form, this must be fully completed once you are satisfied your data has met the required criteria. The form should be sent to ascwds-online@skillsforcare.org.uk Once your form has been received data quality checks ...
How do I add multiple files to bulk upload?
You can now add your files by either clicking select files our dragging and dropping your files. Your files can be added together or one at a time. Note 1. As a minimum you need workplace and staff record files 2. They must be in csv file ...
General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
How does the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) apply to data collected via the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS)? Like the Data Protection Act (DPA), the General Data Protection Regulations ...

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