Digital Care Newsletter

Update your Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) for 30th June.

If you run an adult social care service in England, it’s time to get ready for the 30 June 2025 to update your Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).

Whether you’re completing the DSPT for the first time or republishing it for another year, you don’t have to do it alone. The Better Security, Better Care programme is here to help with free support, guidance, training and one-to-one help.

See attached newsletters for the support and resources available

This edition includes:

• Digital Care Hub updates
  • Cyber attacks on retailers – why care providers should take note
  • Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT) – publish before June
• 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
  • Bite-Sized NHSMail: Essential Tips for Social Care Providers
  • Interactive Workshop: Securing Your Email Systems for Social Care Providers

Please contact the team if you would like any further information or need any support: schhservicedevelopment@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk