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 Wednesday, 13th August |

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM(Virtual) 

Confident Compliance: Mastering Policies & Procedures



 Audience: 

For ASC providers in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire 

Join this hands-on workshop for a step-by-step walkthrough of the key policies and procedures every care provider needs to have in place to ensure data protection, compliance, and good governance. 

We’ll guide you through how to complete all necessary actions, including: 

• Data protection requirements 
• Protecting personal data 
• Information asset registers 
• Record of processing activities 
• Data protection impact assessments 
• … and much more! 

Who should attend: 

This workshop is ideal for: 

• Adult Social Care (ASC) providers responsible for data protection and compliance 
• Registered managers and care coordinators 
• DSPT leads and data champions 
• Anyone involved in managing or updating policies and procedures related to data security 

Book your free ticket here 

Thursday, 14th August |

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Virtual)

IT Security Essentials: What Every Provider Needs to Know. Practical steps to safeguard your devices, data, and digital systems



Audience: 

Adult Social Care providers in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire 

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you strengthen your organisation’s digital defences. This session offers a practical, step-by-step guide to implementing essential IT security measures that protect your systems, devices, and data. 



We’ll cover how to: 

• Encrypt and secure devices 
• Prevent unauthorised access 
• Set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) 
• Develop a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy 
• Create and enforce strong password practices 
• … and more 

Whether you're managing IT directly or overseeing compliance, this session will give you the tools and confidence to meet the technical requirements of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit with ease. 

Book your free ticket here

Thursday, August 28 |

11am - 12pm (Virtual)

Embedding Cyber Security in Adult Social Care

Cybersecurity is no longer optional—it's essential. This webinar is designed for Adult Social Care (ASC) professionals who want to understand the risks, responsibilities, and practical steps to embed cybersecurity into everyday practice.

What You’ll Learn

• Cyber Risks in ASC: Understand the unique threats facing adult social care settings and why cybersecurity must be taken seriously.
• Quick DSPT Refresher: A brief overview of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit and how it supports compliance and good practice.
• Embedding Cyber Security in Everyday Practice Learn how to make cyber security part of your daily routine, avoid common pitfalls, and build a culture of awareness.
• Staff Training & Digital Champions Discover how to empower your team with the right knowledge and identify digital champions to lead the way.
• What Commissioners Expect: Hear what local authorities and commissioners look for in cyber-resilient providers.
• Incident Response & Business Continuity Planning Get access to practical resources to help you prepare for and respond to cyber incidents effectively.

Who Should Attend?

• ASC managers and team leaders
• Frontline care staff
• IT and digital leads
• Compliance officers
• Anyone responsible for data protection and service delivery

Why Attend?

This session will help you protect your service, your staff, and the people you support. Whether you're new to cybersecurity or looking to refresh your knowledge, this webinar offers practical insights and tools you can use right away.

Spaces are limited—secure your spot today and take the next step toward cyber resilience in ASC.

Book your free ticket here

Angie McNally

Project Lead Digital and DSPT Officer

National Multi-site Provider Coordinator

01235 248094

Angie.McNally@oacp.org.uk

As your official local support partner, we're here to help. Contact our team for FREE!

If you would like support with completing the DSPT, book your 1-1 now!

This offer of support is part of the Better Security, Better Care programme, to give free support data and cyber security across the adult social care provider sector.