Digital Zone
Digital Resources
Below are websites and events linked to adult social care
Website Resources
Digital Care Hub provides UK care providers with essential guidance, funding information, and tools, such as the Better Security, Better Care program, focused on improving data protection, cyber security, and digital skills within the adult social care sector.
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), is the UK's technical authority for cyber security, providing advice, guidance, and support to individuals and organizations on how to stay safe online.
The North East Business Resilience Centre is a police-led, not-for-profit organisation that provides 24/7 cyber security support and resources to SMEs
Digitising Social Care provides guidance and tools to help adult social care organisations in the UK adopt and use digital technology effectively - from selecting solutions to ensuring data security and compliance.
The UK Caldicott Guardian Council serves as the national advisory body offering guidance, resources, networking and support for Caldicott Guardians overseeing the use and confidentiality of health and care information in the UK.
The NHS ODS Data Search and Export service provides users with access to searchable and exportable Health and Social Care information. It is a useful tool if you need to find out your ODS Code.
Skills for Care is the strategic workforce development and planning body for adult social care in England. They provide resources, training, and support to help adult social care organisations improve their workforce skills and capabilities.
The ICO website offers resources on data protection and information rights, and guidance for organisations on UK GDPR, Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), and handling subject access requests.
Login, Registration and resources for the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) - a self-assessment tool that allows organisations to measure their performance against the National Data Guardian's 10 data security standards.
Password Monster can be used to check the strength of passwords.
Compare Digital Social Care Record systems using our Supplier Comparison Tool which allows you to compare the features of systems listed on the NHS's Approved Supplier List.
Our comprehensive Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) Guide walks you through each question, providing practical tips and resources to help you successfully complete your assessment.
