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We are pleased to announce the 12th National Caldicott Guardian Annual Conference which will take place as an in person event with the option of virtual attendance.
There are now more than 22,000 Caldicott Guardians in place in health, social care and beyond. This conference will bring together current and aspiring Caldicott Guardians to understand current issues and the national context regarding the handling and use of confidential patient information, and to debate and discuss key issues and areas they are facing in practice implementing and adhering to the Caldicott Principles.
This year Helen Dyer, Council Member UK Caldicott Guardian Council will be bringing the popular UKCGC Breakfast Club Live to the conference, where you can expect relevant news updates, the opportunity to meet other Caldicott Guardians, case study explorations and the chance to ask questions you may be facing as a Caldicott Guardian. Read more about the breakfast club here
Confirmed speakers and sessions:
National Data Guardian Update: Nicola Byrne, National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care Office of the National Data Guardian
UK Caldicott Guardian Council Chair Update: Dr George Fernie, Chair UK Caldicott Guardian Council and Senior Medical reviewer and Caldicott Guardian Healthcare Improvement Scotland
A Day in the Life of a Caldicott Guardian in an Acute Trust: Adrian Marchbank, Caldicott Guardian & Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and Member National Data Guardian Panel
Cyber Security in the NHS: Mike Fell, Executive Director of National Cyber Security Operations NHS England
Updates on Data Security and Protection Toolkit and Cyber Assessment Framework: John Hodson, Senior Cyber Security Consultant NHS England
““I am keenly aware of the vital part that Caldicott Guardians play in ensuring people’s data is used responsibly to support the delivery of better care. Having more staff in the system to advise on the ethical and legal aspects of data sharing benefits us all.””
Dr Nicola Byrne, National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care, 30th August 2022
This conference will enable you to:
Network with fellow Caldicott Guardians and those working to deliver the Caldicott Role and Principles
Hear updates from the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care and the UK Caldicott Guardian Council
Learn from Caldicott Guardians about issues they are facing in practice
Understand and reflect on what makes an excellent Caldicott Guardian and what are the competencies required
Improving understanding of frontline staff in the Caldicott Principles and developing a Caldicott Culture
Reflect on the ethics and morality within the role
Self assess and improve your decision making skills as a Caldicott Guardian
Update your knowledge on sharing information with families and safeguards around online access
Learn how Caldicott Guardians are working with Medical Examiners and explore information sharing at end of life and after deaths
Understand how to manage difficult issues and ethical dilemmas for Caldicott Guardians
Develop your skills and leadership as a Caldicott Guardian
Apply the Caldicott Principles in practice and learn from case studies in information sharing with the police, in emergency situations, in suicide, in care homes and at the end of life
Attend an optional dedicated workshop for new and aspiring Caldicott Guardians (in person only)
Self assess and reflect on your own practice
Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes
About the UK Caldicott Guardian Council (UKCGC)
We support Caldicott Guardians and others fulfilling the Caldicott function within their organisation by providing a point of contact for all Caldicott Guardians and for health and care organisations seeking advice on the Caldicott Principles. We enable Caldicott Guardians to share information, views and experience. We encouraging consistent standards and training for Caldicott Guardians.
We help to develop guidance and policies relating to the Caldicott Principles.
