‘Better Security, Better Care’ programme for adult social care providers in England secures funding
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed £21m for the continuation of the ‘Better Security, Better Care’ programme.
The renewed grant covers the next three and a half years, to March 2029, and will extend support for adult social care providers across England to strengthen their data protection and cyber security capabilities.
Michelle Corrigan, Programme Director of Better Security, Better Care, says:
“We are delighted that, at a time when resources are tight, the government has recognised how critical support for care providers is. Data protection and cyber security are essential to safe, high-quality care, and this next phase is about moving beyond compliance with the DSPT (Data Security and Protection Toolkit) to genuine implementation of good practice in day-to-day operations.
With this renewed funding, we can continue to build on the strong progress already made. Our local support organisations play a vital role in reaching providers across the country, helping them develop the confidence and capability to manage data safely and securely.”
Find out more about Better Security, Better Care here: https://www.digitalcarehub.co.uk/data-protection-and-cyber-security/better-security-better-care/