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Data Security & Protection Toolkit

The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is a free online self assessment of your organisations data security. DSPT demonstrates what Care Providers need to do to keep people’s information safe, and to protect their business from the risk of a data breach or a cyber-attack. It covers both paper and digital records and reassures everyone in the social care environment that data security is being taken seriously.

Services with funded packages of care by the NHS, for example under continuing healthcare, there is a legal requirement to complete the DSPT every year.

 

DSPT compliance for Care Providers supports the requirement to sign up for NHS mail, proxy access for ordering medication online and all other digital initiatives. This includes encouraging the annual submission of DSPT to maintain compliance every year.

Useful links

Training and Support DSPT

Norfolk and Suffolk Care Support

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National Resources

Better Security, Better Care Resources

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DSPT Status Check

Check your DSPT status

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Data Protection & Cyber Security

The Digital Care Hub offer a variety of free guidance, tools, and advisory services to help Care Providers understand and enhance data protection and cyber security practices. On their dedicated page, you’ll find resources on:

 

  • The Better Security, Better Care – programme provides free national and local support to help care providers understand their responsibilities
  • New care services
  • Cyber resilient care for small providers
  • Adult Social Care Caldicott Guardian Learning Network
  • Business continuity planning
  • Skills and training
  • Data protection legislation & data breach guidance
  • Documenting data processing
  • Records management

🔗 Click here to visit their page

🔐 Test Your Cyber Security Skills! 🔐

The Digital Care Hub’s interactive game is designed to test your knowledge and skills in handling cyber security incidents in social care settings.

Click here to find out more.

 

🎮 Ready to play? Click here to get started! 🎮

 

 

Information Governance Guidance

NHS England’s (NHSE) provide comprehensive guidance on managing and sharing information safely and securely within health and care organisations. Key topics covered include:

  • Integrated Care – ensuring shared care records meet legal obligations.
  • Sharing Information – guidelines for sharing information with colleagues, other sectors, and the voluntary sector.
  • Confidentiality and Consent – best practices for maintaining confidentiality and obtaining consent.
  • Remote Working– safe use of video conferencing and consultation tools.
  • Patient Records – accessing patient records through the NHS App.
  • Mobile Devices – advice for patients using mobile devices in hospitals.
  • Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) – information sharing considerations for MDTs.

This guidance aims to support Care Providers in using and sharing information confidently and securely, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and data protection laws.

🔗 Click here to visit NHSE’s dedicated page

If you feel there is something missing or you have feedback, please do get in touch by emailing us: nwicb.digitalsocialcare@nhs.net