Happy New Year and welcome to our 1st newsletter of 2025! 🌟

We hope you had a wonderful holiday season. As we dive into January, which always feels like the longest month, we're here to brighten your days with the latest updates on the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and the fantastic digital support available to help you enhance your services. Whether you're a tech novice or a digital pro, we've got something for everyone. Let's dive in and explore how these tools can make a real difference in your day-to-day operations!

Invitation to a Care Provider Workshop on Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD)

The Digital Care Hub is running a workshop for providers of adult social care to discuss BYOD usage, policies, and security. We hope to learn more about experiences with personal device use within care organisations to better support providers in following BYOD approaches securely.

Workshop Details:

· Date: Wednesday, 22nd January

· Time: 10-11 am

· Platform: Teams

If you would like to attend to discuss your experiences and learn more about BYOD security, please contact: niamh.bridsonhubbard@thepsc.co.uk



Cyber Champions Research Project

Cyber Champions, a not-for-profit organisation, on behalf of the national programme Better Security, Better Care, is conducting research into the challenges faced by working-age adults with learning disabilities. This research aims to support recommendations for improvements in digital inclusion and cyber safety.

We are keen to engage with a wide range of participants - organisations, carers, and adults with learning disabilities. Participation will involve a brief questionnaire and, where possible, a short conversation (via Teams, call, in person, etc.).

Questionnaires:

· Carers / Supporting Organisations

· Working Age Adults with Learning Disabilities

Cyber Champions will be in Oxford on the 23rd of January and can be available before 2 pm. Please contact them directly at team@cyberchampions.org

It's That Time Again! Oxfordshire Care Awards 2025

Recognise your amazing staff by nominating individuals or teams in the annual Oxfordshire Care Awards. This year, the awards ceremony will be hosted in the fabulous surroundings of The Orangery at Blenheim Palace on Tuesday, 6th May 2025.

Digital Achievement Award



The Digital Achievement Award acknowledges an organisation, team, or individual who has implemented digital technology to make a significant impact on the performance of the organisation or the people they support. It reflects the progress made in implementing digital solutions, whether through company-wide changes, individual training, or innovative technology introductions.

Get ready to elevate your digital care knowledge with Digital Care Hub's upcoming webinars! 🌟

Join them on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM for an insightful session on the Review and Republish Data Security and Protection Toolkit for Social Care. This webinar will provide essential updates and best practices to ensure your data security measures are top-notch.

Don't miss Digital Care Hub's MASTERCLASS on Friends and Family Portals in Digital Social Care Records on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM via Zoom. Discover how to enhance communication and engagement with loved ones through innovative digital solutions.

Dive deeper into the DSPT In-Depth session on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM, where they will explore whether completing the non-mandatory questions can benefit your organization.

Finally, join the Caldicott Guardian Learning Network on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at noon on Zoom to connect with peers and share insights on data protection and confidentiality in social care.

Mark your calendars and register now on the Digital Care Hub Events page to stay ahead in the digital care landscape! 🚀

To book and view all Digital Care Hub webinars on offer, visit https://www.digitalcarehub.co.uk/events/

Save the Date! 📅

On February 27th, 2025, join us at Didcot Civic Hall for an exciting digital event hosted by the OACP (BOB) Digital Team.

This interactive workshop will dive into putting policies into practice in real life, ensuring they are effectively embedded in your workplace. Get ready for a hands-on experience that will transform your approach to policy implementation! 🚀

This 4-hour session will cover a deep dive into key DSPT topics, including managing remote working staff, BYOD policies, the use of WhatsApp, public Wi-Fi, VPNs, and MFA. Additionally, we'll cover BCPs, audits, managing compliance, IAR retention periods, and ROPA.



Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills and network with like-minded professionals. Mark your calendars now! 📌

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!