Expanding data security support to non-registered care providers Better Security Better Care is a national and local support programme which helps adult social care providers to store and share information safely. The programme covers paper and digital records and focuses on helping care providers to complete the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) an annual online self-assessment. Currently, this offer of support is only available to care and support providers who are registered with...

Sign up to the NHS Cheshire & Merseyside Business Intelligence Portal (BIP) What is BIP?  This is the central online platform through which staff and partners access can population health dashboards, performance analytics, and Business Intelligence reports created by the Integrated Care System. It is a repository of data that can support you with decision making, planning, and health inequalities work as well as support your local knowledge and experience with intelligence for you funding...

Critical changes charities should know before April 2026 In our sector, we're constantly dealing with the tough task of managing complicated and often tricky budgets, which can really put a dent in how we operate. Depending on short-term contracts and part-time staff just makes things more complicated when it comes to managing our workforce. This can cause instability and disrupt the continuity of service, which is a big hurdle for organisations trying to offer steady support to their...