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- About the Role of the Caldicott Guardian programme
About the Role of the Caldicott Guardian programme
This elearning is for Caldicott Guardians, and those with an interest in finding out more about the role Caldicott Guardians play in keeping people’s health and social care data safe, and ensuring it is used appropriately.
The programme offers three, audience specific sessions:
- A session for all staff
Caldicott Guardians: sharing information and protecting confidentiality in health and care
The aim of this session is to raise awareness and inform a broad range of staff from across health and social care of the importance of Caldicott Guardians and confidentiality in their setting, organisation, or sector. The learning would benefit staff working in the NHS, adult social care, local authorities and private sector partners.
- A session for Caldicott Guardians
My role and responsibilities as a Caldicott Guardian
The aim of this session is to provide a starting point for newly appointed Caldicott Guardians, an aide memoire for the more experienced, and a pointer to the possibilities for professional development and support. It is also intended to inform Caldicott Guardians of the latest guidance about Caldicott Guardians, the support available to them, and to help train them for their role in the workplace.
- Session senior staff
A Caldicott Guardian’s role within the senior leadership team of an organisation
The aim of this session is to ensure that an organisation’s senior leaders are aware of the importance of the role of the Caldicott Guardian. It is intended to demonstrate to leadership teams how Caldicott Guardians act independently to represent the best interests of patients and service users, and the potential impact they can have on the decision-making processes of the organisation.
- Start your Learning
Start your Learning
Select your training:
- A session for all staff - The Role of the Caldicott Guardian
- A session for Caldicott Guardians - Your Role of the Caldicott Guardian
- Session senior staff - A Caldicott Guardian's Role within the Senior Leadership Team of an Organisation
- More information
More information
In August 2021, The National Data Guardian issued guidance about the appointment, role and responsibilities of a Caldicott Guardian. This guidance covers:
- which organisations should appoint a Caldicott Guardian
- advice on how to appoint them
- the way the role should be supported by organisations
- the role and responsibilities of a Caldicott Guardian
- the competencies and knowledge that will assist a Caldicott Guardian
Previously, only NHS organisations and local authorities were required to have a Caldicott Guardian. The guidance introduces a formal requirement that widens the type and number of organisations now being asked to put in place a Caldicott Guardian, whether by appointing a member of their own staff or making other arrangements. This e-learning programme has been developed to support those organisations.
People who have completed this learning or wish to understand more about Caldicott Guardians, may find the following websites helpful:
UK Caldicott Guardian Council website (which includes an online manual)
National Data Guardian website
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/national-data-guardian
NHSX Information Governance Portal (for practical advice and guidance)
https://www.nhsx.nhs.uk/information-governance/