Digital Webinar Dates

Are you ready to move from Analogue to Digital?

The switch over from analogue to digital inevitable. The deadline for transitioning from analogue to digital telecommunications networks is December 2025. It is imperative that care homes are prepared well in advance due to infrastructure degradation, reduced engineers and geographical areas migrating earlier than others. These sessions have been designed for adult social care providers in England and are aimed at people who make decisions about the use of technology in care services.

Better Security Better are launching a series of  webinars where they will dive deep into each section of the DSPT. 

If you would like to attend, please click on the links below to book your places on the webinars:-

If you would like to attend to discuss your experiences and learn more about BYOD security,

please contact: [email protected]

NHS England’s digitising social care programme is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and is delivered by a joint unit of DHSC and NHS England staff. It aims to transform adult social care through digital innovation, as set out in the 2021 government white paper, People at the Heart of Care. This work is further shaped by DHSC’s ongoing commitment to support digitisation of the sector outlined in the 2023 Next Steps paper.

4 years since it was set up, join us to hear what the programme has achieved (nearly 80% of CQC registered care organisations are now using a Digital Social Care Record!)! Also hear about what's next for the digitising social care programme.

With Windows 10 reaching end of life in October 2025, now is the time to ensure your organisation is ready for a smooth and secure transition to Windows 11.

What Microsoft means by end of life and how it affects your systems

The security risks of not upgrading to Windows 11

How to check which version of Windows you’re currently using

Step-by-step guidance on how to upgrade to Windows 11

How to check whether your existing hardware is compatible and what to do if it isn’t

Whether you’re an IT lead, operations manager or simply want to stay ahead of upcoming changes, this session will give you the knowledge and tools to make an informed plan for upgrading.

The Cyber Resilence Centre Network is hosting a three part police led webinar series for the adult social care please see below link:-

Care Sector Cyber Series (CRC)

Better Security Better Care are launching a series of webinars on the DSPT for 25/26,

Green Code, Clean Conscience: Tackling AI’s Environmental Impact

 Objective: Examine the environmental impact of AI technologies and how to mitigate them. 

• Key Topics:
• The carbon footprint of AI: data centres, training models, and energy use.
• What it means for care providers and tech companies aiming to implement AI responsibly.

• Strategies for reducing digital impact: green computing, efficient algorithms.
• Understanding carbon credits and offsetting options for digital services.
• Who can attend?
• These sessions have been designed for adult social care providers in England and are aimed at people who make decisions about the use of technology in care services.
• This might include:
• Owners
• Registered Managers
• Nurses
• Senior Care Staff
• Administrators
• IT Professionals
• Quality & Compliance Leads

 Please see below link if you would like book your places on the above webinar on Zoom:-

Green Code, Clean Conscience: Tackling AI’s Environmental Impact

 This taking places on Thursday 23^rd October, 12pm-1pm

 Please see below link to guidance on the current DSPT and templates:-

DSPT guidance updated and new templates - Digital Care Hub

Information Asset Register and Record of Processing Activities 

The free DSPT covers all aspects of information governance in social care — from digital and paper records to staff training and incident reporting. It also includes IT security measures such as access controls, device encryption, secure storage, regular software updates, and managing user permissions. The DSPT is recognised by the CQC, local authorities, and the NHS.

Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus focus mainly on technical cyber security, including firewalls and malware protection. They overlap with the DSPT on IT device security but don’t cover the wider governance requirements.

While Cyber Essentials offers useful protections, it doesn’t replace the DSPT. Completing the DSPT is essential for full compliance.

We’ll explain each tool’s purpose, how they work together, and provide practical advice — plus a quick guide to take away.

The free DSPT covers all aspects of information governance in social care — from digital and paper records to staff training and incident reporting. It also includes IT security measures such as access controls, device encryption, secure storage, regular software updates, and managing user permissions. The DSPT is recognised by the CQC, local authorities, and the NHS.

Join us for a practical webinar designed to help care providers strengthen their Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) policies & processes. This session will explore IT Systems & Devices.

This session is designed to support care providers in tackling challenges that many providers face in completing the IT Systems and Devices section of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).

We will walk through each requirement in this section, explaining what is expected and showing how to meet the standards in practice. The session will include step-by-step guidance and practical demonstrations on how to:

Set up multi-factor authentication

• Remotely track and wipe data from mobile devices in case of loss or theft
• Encrypt laptops, tablets, other devices and documents
• Enable private browsing features for safer internet use
• Review and improve the strength of your passwords
• Maintain and optimise device performance

Back up important data and test that backups work correctly to ensure data can be recovered if needed

By the end of the session, you will not only be more confident in completing this section of the DSPT, but also better equipped to protect your organisation against cyber threats.

Care providers should complete the toolkit at least once a year.

 It will cover how to:

Register for the DSPT – including how to register if you have multiple services and sites

Complete to Approaching Standards and Standards Met

Publish your DSPT

 Access free, official support from the Better Security, Better Care programme.

A webinar on Completing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit for the frst time is taking place on

Tuesday 18th November, 3pm-4pm:-

Completing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit for the first time

If you have any queries or questions regarding the above please contact us on the following email address:-

[email protected]

For additional information and support regarding DSPT please visit our dedicated support page - here 

To book on to one of these sessions please email direct – [email protected]

with your name, position, contact telephone number and suitable email address to receive a Microsoft Teams invite.

Further information, and User Guides, can be found on our dedicated Whzan page - here