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.
Getting the most out of NHS.net Connect (NHSmail) for Adult Social Care
Please see above hosted by NHS.Net Connect and the Webinar is taking place online on
Wednesday 2nd July, 2pm – 3pm
To book your places on the webinar, please click on the link above
Join us for a session with the team behind NHS.net Connect, the secure email and collaboration platform supporting health and social care across England.
This session is ideal for IT leads, digital transformation teams, care providers and commissioners looking to better understand NHS.net Connect, its evolving features, and how it supports safe, joined-up care.
You’ll hear directly from the experts about:
How NHS.net Connect supports cyber resilience in adult social care
Technical developments, integrations and user management best practice
Find out what products are available free of charge with NHS.net Connect and & how to make the most of the platform in your organisation
There will also be time for Q&A, so bring your questions.
This is a unique opportunity to hear from the people who keep NHSmail Connect running and learn how to ensure your service is getting the best from the platform.
Spaces are limited – register now to secure your place.
Exploring the Best Technology for Care Workers
Better Security Better Care are launching a series of webinars on the DSPT for 24/25,
Information Asset Register and Record of Processing Activities
Social Care Cyber Crime Showdown: Hacker vs Police
Hosted by Digital Care Hub in partnership with Merseyside Police on Thursday 3rd July, 12pm-1pm
Join us for a high-impact webinar where our very own ethical hacker, Sam, will reveal how cyber criminals target systems and devices in real time. Watch simulated attacks unfold and gain expert insights from Merseyside Police on how to identify vulnerabilities, boost your cyber defences, and stay one step ahead of cyber crime.
If you would like to book your places on the webinar, please click on the link above.
Completing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit: Final Steps
Please see above hosted by Better Security and Better Care Webinar is taking place online on
Tuesday 1st July, 3pm - 4pm
To book your places on the webinar, please click on the link above
The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is an online self-assessment tool to help adult social care providers in England to store and share information safely.
It shows you what you need to do to keep people’s information safe, and to protect your business from the risk of a data breach or a cyber attack. It covers both paper and digital records.
It also reassures everyone you work with that you are taking data security seriously, which in turn can open up access to NHSmail and shared records systems such as GP Connect and proxy access. Care providers must have an up-to-date DSPT in place to meet NHS contracts – and local authorities and CQC inspectors increasingly expect you to have it.
Practical DSPT: DSPT vs Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials+
Please see above hosted by Better Security and Better Care and the Webinar is taking place online on Thursday 10th July, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
To book your places on the webinar, please click on the link above
Join our webinar to understand these key data security tools.
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.
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.
If you have any queries or questions regarding the above please contact us on the following email address:-
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