Meet Legal & Regulatory Requirements
Demonstrates compliance with GDPR, data protection law and the National Data Guardian's Data Security Standards.
Community · DSPT Support
Free DSPT support for social care
Care Providers’ Voice is now supporting social care providers across North London to complete, refresh and maintain their Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT).
Delivered with Digital Care Hub as part of the national Better Security, Better Care programme.
The toolkit
What the DSPT is
The DSPT is an annual online self-assessment helping social care organisations demonstrate good data security and information governance. It must be completed or refreshed by 30 June each year.
Where we work
Boroughs CPV supports across North London
North East London
- Barking & Dagenham
- City of London
- Hackney
- Havering
- Newham
- Redbridge
- Tower Hamlets
- Waltham Forest
North Central London
- Barnet
- Camden
- Enfield
- Haringey
- Islington
North West London
- Brent
- Ealing
- Harrow
- Hammersmith & Fulham
- Hillingdon
- Hounslow
- Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
- Westminster
Why it matters
What is the DSPT and why it matters?
Build Trust with People, Families & Staff
Demonstrate that personal and sensitive information is handled safely and responsibly — boosting confidence in your service.
Be Ready for CQC Inspections
A completed DSPT provides clear, recognised evidence aligned to the CQC 'Well-Led' framework during inspection.
Reduce Cyber & Data Breach Risks
The DSPT acts as a health check, identifying weaknesses in systems, policies and staff awareness before incidents occur.
Strengthen Relationships with Commissioners
Local authorities and NHS partners increasingly expect DSPT compliance — supporting contracts and partnerships.
Access Key NHS Digital Systems
DSPT completion unlocks access to NHSmail, London Care Record and Universal Care Plan for safer, joined-up care.
In practice
A real-life example
When DSPT is not in place
- Care staff cannot access digital care records
- Medication rounds are delayed due to locked systems
- A ransomware attack freezes files
- Families lose confidence when data may be at risk
- The incident must be reported to the ICO and CQC
- Services face disruption, reputational damage and unexpected high costs
How DSPT helps prevent this
- Care staff can access digital care records
- Outdated systems are identified and addressed
- Staff are trained to spot cyber threats
- A clear incident response plan is in place
- Care records, medications and communications remain safe and accessible
What’s at stake
Protect your service and the people you support
Cyber incidents already affect care services across the country — with smaller providers often at greatest risk. Completing the DSPT is essential protection for:
Your Residents
The people you support, and the records that keep them safe.
Your Staff
Teams who need reliable access to the systems they work in.
Your Reputation
Confidence from families, commissioners and regulators.
Your Ability to Operate
Services that keep running when something goes wrong.
In partnership with Digital Care Hub
Free support available
Care Providers’ Voice is working in partnership with the Digital Care Hub to support the national Better Security, Better Care programme — designed specifically for adult social care.
Through this partnership, providers across North London can access trusted guidance, practical tools and free expert support, tailored to the realities of social care settings.
Whether you’re new to the DSPT or renewing your submission, CPV offers clear, practical and free support — helping you stay compliant, secure and confident.
Email the DSPT team
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Boroughs supported
Ready to get started?
Supporting safer, compliant and confident social care across North London.
Email dspt@cpvlondon.co.uk