Skills & Training

An infographic titled: "Motivation to Develop Digital Skills." The body text reads "The adult social care workforce felt motivated to develop their digital skills, particularly older workers. 76% felt that digital learning was an essential part of their career progression. 61% wanted to develop their skills in using digital technology. 68% of those aged 55+ wanted to develop their skills in using digital technology. 65% daid that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased their need for digital skills.

Infographic from The Digital Skills Review (2021)

We have collated training resources to support staff with developing their data protection and cyber security skills.

The Digital Skills Framework and the digital skills training database are now available on the Digitising Social Care website.

NHS England has also produced guidance on information sharing for social care.

Cyber Security Training for Staff

Staff Guidance - GDPR & IG

Data Protection: Discussion Tool and Competency Assessment

Data Security and Protection eLearning