Collection
Digitising adult social care
Guidance for organisations and individuals on how to understand and use digital technology effectively in adult social care settings.
This collection brings together guidance, resources and information to support the digital transformation of adult social care. It’s intended for:
- care providers
- local authorities
- integrated care systems
- other organisations involved in delivering and commissioning adult social care services
It includes guidance on:
- internet connectivity
- secure email and devices
- digital social care records (DSCRs)
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- digital skills
- digital leadership
- choosing technology suppliers
The content is designed to help organisations make effective use of technology, improve care delivery and support people who draw on care and support.
This collection includes content previously available through the Digitising Social Care website.
Contacts and further information
If you have any questions that are not answered by the guidance below, you can contact the relevant team. For questions relating to:
- the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, contact the Digital Care Hub
- support at a local authority level, contact your integrated care board or local authority commissioning team
- technical issues with your current DSCR software, contact your DSCR supplier’s support team