This webinar will translate what can appear to be a complex policy area into practical, plain English guidance.
Data and technology standards are becoming increasingly important across adult social care. As digital systems become more connected, standards provide the common language that allows information to be shared securely, accurately and consistently between providers, health services, commissioners and technology suppliers.
While standards are often viewed as a technical subject, they have very practical implications for care providers. They influence how digital care records work, reduce duplication, improve interoperability, support regulatory requirements and ultimately enable better outcomes for people drawing on care.
To help adult social care providers understand what data and technology standards are, why they matter, and how adopting them supports safer care, better information sharing and future digital innovation.
By the end of the webinar, attendees will:
- Understand what data and technology standards are in an adult social care context.
- Recognise how standards improve interoperability between health and social care systems.
- Learn how standards benefit frontline staff, people receiving care and organisations.
- Understand the role of standards within Digital Social Care Records and other digital technologies.
- Gain practical advice on what providers should be asking technology suppliers and how to prepare for future developments.
Key Messages
- Standards are not simply technical requirements they enable safer, more consistent care.
- Better standards support better data sharing while maintaining privacy and security.
- Interoperability relies on organisations adopting common standards rather than bespoke solutions.
- Providers do not need to become technical experts but should understand the questions to ask suppliers.
- Technology standards are a foundation for future innovation, including AI, integrated care and population health approaches.
- Digital transformation should always support people, improve care quality and reduce unnecessary administrative burden.
This webinar is aimed at:
- Adult social care providers
- Registered managers and operational leads
- Commissioners
- Local authority representatives
- Digital leads and transformation teams
- Workforce and wellbeing leads
- Voluntary and community sector organisations
- People with lived experience
