CLOSED: Additional funding and expert advice available to support the adult social care provider sector with data and cyber security Published on September 16th 2019 by Katie Thorn

CLOSED: Additional funding and expert advice available to support the adult social care provider sector with data and cyber security

EDIT 14.10.2019 – The window for applications has now closed. 

A second phase of funding has now been released to help the adult social care provider sector achieve the benefits of digital technology safely.

Whether you’re a local council, local care association or an individual care provider, you may be able to apply now for financial support.

For individual care providers:

There are up to 100 grants of up to £2,000 now available nationally to help you assess and manage your digital risks. More details here.

For local councils, local care associations and informal groups of care providers:

Up to eight further grants of £20,000 – £40,000 have been made available. Apply to lead a local project to be awarded financial support and access to invaluable digital expertise. More details here.

All applications close Midnight on Friday 11th October 2019
New to this?

If you’re new to this site, at the beginning of your digital journey or a technology novice – don’t worry you can catch up quickly by reading the executive summary of recent research into the risks associated with digital technology in adult social care. Get clued up on the 9 recommendations for local commissioners and service providers here. https://ipc.brookes.ac.uk/docs/ASC%20Data%20and%20Cyber%20Security%20Programme%20Executive%20Summary%20May%202019.pdf

If you would prefer any of the documents related to these grant programmes in an alternative format, please contact [email protected]

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