The Digital Care Hub provides free information, guidance and support to enable adult social care providers to make the most of digital technology – and to do it safely.
We are an independent, not-for profit, Community Interest Company, guided by care providers, so we understand the needs and challenges facing the diverse range of organisations in our sector.
We work closely with care providers, technology suppliers, organisations representing people who draw on services and carers, commissioners and regulators.
We work with NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care to inform and influence policy, guidance, and implementation plans. We are supported by the National Care Association.
We changed our name from Digital Social Care to the Digital Care Hub in September 2023.
What we do
Our key roles are to:
- act as the sector-led consortium supporting adult social care providers to understand and implement digital technologies safely
- represent care providers’ interests in policy, regulation, funding and tech developments
- host Better Security, Better Care – the national programme to help care providers with data and cyber security, including completing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit every year. This programme is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care.
Our materials are open source and free to use. For tips, advice and guides take a look at our resources section.
What support do you need on digital, data and tech in the coming years?
We’re reviewing the support we offer – and want to ensure it’s guided by you. Share your views to help us support the adult social care sector through the coming years of digital development.
Take part in our insights survey
The survey is aimed at those who provide, coordinate or commission adult social care and should take around 10 minutes to complete. The closing date is Friday 6 November 2026.
As a thank you, you can also submit your name to our prize draw for a chance to win 5x £50 high-street vouchers.
Our values
We believe that digital innovation gives us the opportunity to:
- improve the quality of care
- be transparent and accountable
- support individuals to remain independent for longer
- improve the quality and efficiency of information sharing between health and social care.
Our manifesto
Our policy priorities are to:
- Put people at the centre of digital and data innovations
- Strengthen the digital infrastructure
- Support safe, appropriate data sharing
- Reinforce data protection and cyber security
- Develop the workforce’s digital skills.
Read our Manifesto for digitisation in the adult social care sector (Published June 2024)
Who we are
Digital Care Hub is supported by our partner, the National Care Association– which represents small and medium sized care providers and promotes quality care. The Registered Nursing Home Association merged with NCA in 2023.
Get involved
We work in partnership with a range of organisations to develop, deliver and promote the use of digital tech and data – safely. Find out more about becoming a partner.
Register for our fortnightly e-newsletter
Subscribe to Digital Care Insights, our fortnightly LinkedIn newsletter
Connect on social media
Facebook: @digitalcarehubUK
LinkedIn: @digital-care-hub
Contact our helpdesk with specific questions about going digital, data protection and cyber security.
Tel 0808 196 4848, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
