Better Security, Better Care is a national and local support programme to help adult social care providers to store and share information safely. It covers paper and digital records and focuses on helping care providers to complete the Data Security and Protection Toolkit – the annual, online self-assessment.
The DSPT is officially recognised by the CQC and local authorities and is increasingly being used in their inspections. It is also a requirement if you have services funded by the NHS, for example under continuing healthcare. This user-friendly self-assessment tool that has been constructed with Adult Social Care Providers will help ensure your company’s personal and service user data is better protected.
The DSPT can also support you in accessing other opportunities e.g. NHSmail, Proxy Access and Digital Social Care Record (DSCR or also known as an electronic care planning system)
Free eLearning and training materials to support staff and data security and protection leads, with their data protection and cyber security skills. Digital Care provide free eLearning and training materials to support staff and data security and protection leads, with their data protection and cyber security skills.
We are holding a free Data Security & Protection Toolkit face to face drop-in sessions to help you from start to finish.
Ever thought “I’m not sure how to complete the Data Security & Protection Toolkit”? Or “I would do it, I just need some guidance” … We are here to help!
See attached newsletters for the support and resources available
This edition includes:
- Digital Care Hub updates
- Exploring the Best Technology for Care Workers webinar on Thursday 12th June 2025
- Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025: what it means for social care
- The Early Warning system is a free service from the NCSC
- Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT) – publish before June
- BLMK ICS updates – Supplying local care homes with chairs to lift residents after a fall saves staff time and reduces ambulance call-outs
- The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) helps adult social care providers in England to check and improve how they keep people’s information safe. It is the official self-assessment tool for the care sector and is widely recognised by CQC, local authorities and the NHS. Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) 24/25 assessment is now available – see more on the support and resources available.
- National Webinars:
- New Practical DSPT sessions series, putting your DSPT into practice
- Safeguarding Patient Data: Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Healthcare
- Bite-Sized NHSMail: Essential Tips for Social Care Providers
- Interactive Workshop: Securing Your Email Systems for Social Care Providers
- Caldicott Guardian Learning Network
Please contact the team if you would like any further information or need any support: schhservicedevelopment@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk