Supporting Local Authorities with Cyber and Data Protection in Adult Social Care
Cyber security and data protection are not only technical concerns. They are central to the safety, quality, and continuity of care. Care providers and commissioners often look to Local Authorities for guidance, reassurance, and leadership in this area.
At Digital Care Hub, we work with Local Authorities, care providers, and commissioners to strengthen cyber resilience and ensure compliance with national standards. These tailored resource packs for care providers and commissioners alike will make it easier for you to provide the right support when they need it.
Why this matters
Local Authorities spend most of their budgets on adult social care. Yet as many care providers operate outside of NHS and council systems, they are more vulnerable to digital risks. A cyber incident affecting a single provider has the potential to cause widespread disruption, from delayed invoicing or missed payments, to compromised care records, and interruptions to continuity of care.
By supporting Commissioners and Care Providers with the right knowledge and tools, Local Authorities can help prevent incidents and respond effectively to them when they occur in order to safeguard the stability of care in their area.
What you will find here
We have developed two dedicated packs, designed to equip you with clear, practical guidance:
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Commissioners Pack
Guidance on embedding digital safety into contracts, checking compliance with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT), and supporting providers to access free training and tools. Includes template clauses, examples of best practice, and signposting to national and regional support. -
Care Providers Pack
A practical toolkit to help providers strengthen their cyber resilience and meet compliance standards. Includes step-by-step DSPT guidance, business continuity planning tools, free webinars and e-learning, and details of how to access one-to-one support from our Local Support Organisations (LSOs).
How to use these packs
These resources are designed to be:
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Shared with your commissioning leads, care associations, and provider networks
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Embedded into your contracts, conversations, and market-shaping strategies
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Promoted so that providers access free, fully funded support before incidents occur
We welcome your feedback. If there are other areas of support you would find helpful, please email us at [email protected]
