Cyber security resources & guidance

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Cyber security resources & guidance

Provider: Sussex Digital In-Reach Team

This page, aimed at providers in Sussex, covers key information on cyber security in health and social care settings.

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

This guidance outlines key principles for the responsible use of generative Artificial Intellige…

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

There are some rules you must follow when you handle personal data. These are set out by GDPR an…

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Communicating Through Technology

This webinar recording explores how technology can improve communication, enhance safety, and su…

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Core digital skills in social care

How we run our lives and businesses has fundamentally changed due to the growing impact of digita…

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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

The three videos for frontline staff have been developed to be used in team meetings or group lea…

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Cyber security advice & guidance

A catalogue of cyber security related advice and guidance provided by the National Cyber Securit…

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Cyber Security Guidance

This guidance will help small and medium-sized adult social care providers to reduce the risk an…

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Cyber Security in Care

In today’s digital age, healthcare organisations face increasing cybersecurity risks. This cours…

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Cyber security in health & social care

From resident records to staff details and financial information, care homes handle a huge amoun…

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Data Protection

This online learning module will summarise the importance of keeping personal data secure, as we…

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Data Security and Protection eLearning – Leads

This free elearning course is for those with responsibility for data security and protection in …

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Data Security and Protection eLearning – Staff

This free elearning course is for all staff working in adult social care services in England. Ca…

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Data Security Awareness

This Data Security Awareness Level 1 session meets the statutory and mandatory training requirem…

Digital change in health and social care

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Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps

The UK government has launched the Digital Inclusion Action Plan: First Steps, aiming to bridge …

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Digital leadership programme

The Digital Leadership programme is available from Skills for Care and delivered in partnership w…

Digital Readiness

As Technology becomes more widely used in the Care industry, it is important to ensure that you …

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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

Digital and AI technologies A new online advice service to help the NHS and care system adopt…

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Digital social care

Funding opportunities The 2023/24 digital social care record funding process is currently und…

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Digital technology in social care

Skills for Care believes that developing digital leadership and growing the wider sector’s skills…

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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.

This resource was developed by the BRACE Rapid Evaluation Centre, and is based on findings from …

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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

Using electronic records to capture assessments, diagnostics, care plans and interactions with a…

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Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online

Gain essential cyber security knowledge and skills, to help protect your digital life. You will l…

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Leading through digital change programme

The Leading through digital change programme offers a unique opportunity to develop the skills a…

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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

In this fast-moving world, technology plays a huge part in daily life. The care sector is no dif…

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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

Data protection compliance is an essential legal requirement for all organisations. Since the Gen…

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Management of Change: Organisation Development and Design

Lead and implement effective organisational development in a digital world. The workplace is chan…

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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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Understanding the state of cyber security in adult social care

This report, published in March 2025, presents the findings of a project aiming to develop an ac…

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Using Technology in Health and Social Care

Victoria O’Regan – 1st November 2021 Those working within the health and social care sector w…

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

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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 resources & guidance

Cyber security resources & 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 advice & guidance

Cyber Security Guidance

Cyber Security in Care

Cyber security in health & social care

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

Understanding the state of cyber security in adult social 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