Managing and sharing information effectively and safely in social care

There are some rules you must follow when you handle personal data. These are set out by GDPR and the National Data Guardian’s 10 data security standards. There’s a free toolkit you can use to help you meet them.

The three videos for frontline staff have been developed to be used in team meetings or group learning sessions with a facilitator, e.g. registered manager or inhouse trainer, to encourage discussion and commitment to team and individual actions.

Using electronic records to capture assessments, diagnostics, care plans and interactions with a person and their family are now commonplace within health and social care services

Gain essential cyber security knowledge and skills, to help protect your digital life. You will learn how to recognise the threats that could harm you online and the steps you can take to reduce the risks.

This learning resource supports adult social care employers meet the Data Security Protection Toolkit basic awareness needs for the frontline workforce.

Data protection compliance is an essential legal requirement for all organisations. Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in May 2018, it is more vital than ever that everyone who works with personal data understands the laws and acts in compliance, as the penalties can be severe.

Effective communication between staff and the individuals they support is essential for accurately identifying needs and fostering trust in care relationships. Strong communication skills can enable care workers to tailor their approach to the preferences of those under their care, promoting dignity and autonomy.

This newsletter shares courses aimed at enhancing staff communication skills across various essential areas, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of person-centred care provided by your service.

Sussex Digital In Reach Team provides a free platform on which Care Providers across Sussex can access free advice and support on technology, digitalisation and data protection. We are run by the care providers for the care providers.