Cyber security advice & guidance

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Cyber security advice & guidance

Provider: National Cyber Security Centre

A catalogue of cyber security related advice and guidance provided by the National Cyber Security Centre.

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Careworkers’ guidance and statement of expectations on the responsible use of AI in adult social care

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Check the way you handle personal information meets the right standards – Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

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Communicating Through Technology

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Core digital skills in social care

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Cyber Game

The Digital Care Hub has launched its first-ever Cyber Game—an interactive and engaging way…

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Cyber security

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Cyber Security Guidance

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Cyber Security in Care

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Cyber security in health & social care

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Cyber security resources & guidance

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Data Protection

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Data Security and Protection eLearning – Leads

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Data Security and Protection eLearning – Staff

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Data Security Awareness

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Digital change in health and social care

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Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps

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Digital leadership programme

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Digital Readiness

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Digital record systems: achieving good outcomes for people using adult social care services

The guidance covers best practice around digital record systems, highlighting the efficiency the…

Digital resources to help you

DSPT GUIDES & TEMPLATES Sussex Digital In Reach Team provides a free platform on which Ca…

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Digital social care

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Digital social care

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Digital technology in social care

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Digitising Social Care: exploring the benefits of technology in the delivery of care

This webinar, recorded in February 2025, explored how technology can benefit the delivery of car…

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Enhancing care with AI and technology

The landscape of care is rapidly evolving, with technology driving this transformation. Innovati…

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Ethical principles for the use of AI in social care contexts

This page presents seven guiding principles designed to help commissioners and service providers…

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Generative AI in Social Care

This webinar recording explores how AI can be used in adult social care. The video covers: U…

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If I knew then what I know now: a short guide to introducing new technology in adult social care.

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Improving digital confidence

Throughout November and December, Skiils for Care are shining a spotlight on increasing #Dig…

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Information-sharing and digital care records for integrated care

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Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online

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Leading through digital change programme

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Learning resource: Cyber security

This learning resource supports adult social care employers meet the Data Security Protection Too…

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Level 2 Course in Understanding Technology Enabled Care

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Level 2 NCFE Principles of Cyber Security

In an increasingly digital world, cyber security is fast becoming a main concern for many organis…

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Level 2 NCFE Understanding Data Protection and Data Security

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Management of Change: Organisation Development and Design

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Masterclass: Using Generative AI in Adult Social Care

This webinar, recorded in June 2024, introduces Artificial Intelligence and examines its applica…

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My Cyber Toolkit

This free UK government toolkit provides up-to-date cybersecurity advice to help small businesse…

Sussex Digital In Reach Team

Sussex Digital In Reach Team provides a free platform on which Care Providers across Sussex can …

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Technology Enabled Care

NCFE Level 2 Certificate This free course is split into manageable units: Introduction to…

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Using Technology in Health and Social Care

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Using technology in social care

The adult social care sector is beginning to embrace the use of technology and learning how diff…

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Webinar recording: ‘Cyber Security and Online Safety for Social Care’

This webinar recording, shared in July 2024, covers some essential cyber security advice for soc…

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What good looks like for digital records in adult social care – Care Quality Commission

Good quality records underpin safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care. They communicat…

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Cyber security advice & guidance

Cyber security advice & guidance

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Adult Social Care Digital Skills Framework

AI for Healthcare: Equipping the Workforce for Digital Transformation

AI in adult social care

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (Postgraduate, Level 7)

Becoming a ‘digital’ social care organisation: A guide for managers and leaders

Careworkers’ guidance and statement of expectations on the responsible use of AI in adult social care

Check the way you handle personal information meets the right standards – Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Communicating Through Technology

Core digital skills in social care

Cyber Game

Cyber security

Cyber Security Guidance

Cyber Security in Care

Cyber security in health & social care

Cyber security resources & guidance

Data Protection

Data Security and Protection eLearning – Leads

Data Security and Protection eLearning – Staff

Data Security Awareness

Digital change in health and social care

Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps

Digital leadership programme

Digital Readiness

Digital record systems: achieving good outcomes for people using adult social care services

Digital resources to help you

Digital social care

Digital social care

Digital technology in social care

Digitising Social Care: exploring the benefits of technology in the delivery of care

Enhancing care with AI and technology

Ethical principles for the use of AI in social care contexts

Generative AI in Social Care

If I knew then what I know now: a short guide to introducing new technology in adult social care.

Improving digital confidence

Information-sharing and digital care records for integrated care

Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online

Leading through digital change programme

Learning resource: Cyber security

Level 2 Course in Understanding Technology Enabled Care

Level 2 NCFE Principles of Cyber Security

Level 2 NCFE Understanding Data Protection and Data Security

Management of Change: Organisation Development and Design

Masterclass: Using Generative AI in Adult Social Care

My Cyber Toolkit

Sussex Digital In Reach Team

Technology Enabled Care

Using Technology in Health and Social Care

Using technology in social care

Webinar recording: ‘Cyber Security and Online Safety for Social Care’

What Are the Eight Principles of the Data Protection Act? | Skills Platform

What good looks like for digital records in adult social care – Care Quality Commission