June 25, 2026
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🛡️ Protecting Your Care Service from Cyber Threats

Cyber incidents are on the rise, yet many care providers still don’t have cyber protection or insurance in place. When something goes wrong, the first question is often: “How do we keep services running safely?”


To help care organisations strengthen their digital resilience, we’ve partnered with Citation Cyber to offer sector‑specific support designed for care homes and domiciliary care providers — without the need for an in‑house IT team.

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If you experience a cyber incident, act fast to protect your data and systems:



Don’t forget:

  • ICO reporting is required within 72 hours for personal data breaches

  • DSPT compliance means all incidents must be logged appropriately

WMCA is your local Better Security Better Car e support team, providing free resources, workshops and one‑to‑one help so CQC‑registered providers can complete the DSPT — see below for how we can support you digitally.

     
   
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Need Help completing the DSPT?

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West Midlands Care Association is your local  Better Security Better Care   support organisation, offering free online resources, workshops and one-to-one support to help CQC registered providers complete the DSPT.


We are also able to offer a free onsite, in-person Digital  Health Check .


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