New sessions go live in Caldicott Guardian elearning programme

The UKCGC, in partnership with the National Data Guardian and Health Education England, has published two more sessions for inclusion in its learning programme The Role of the Caldicott Guardian. Each of the three sessions is written with a different audience in mind.

The first new session is aimed at new or existing Caldicott Guardians. It provides a starting point for the newly appointed Caldicott Guardian and an aide memoire for the more experienced. The learning explains how the role fits into the wider information governance assurance framework and will help Caldicott Guardians arrive at lawful and practical decisions regarding the protection and sharing of patient and service user information. It also looks at what sources of support and resources are available to them.

The second is aimed at members of senior leadership teams who may need to appoint, work alongside, or otherwise support a Caldicott Guardian. It explains the importance of the role, including how their work represents the best interests of patients and service users, and how Caldicott Guardians can impact the decision-making processes of the organisation.

The new resources complement the existing session published in November which is aimed at the general health and social care workforce and is intended to improve people’s awareness of the importance of Caldicott Guardians and confidentiality in health and care.

The learning is available on Health Education England’s elearning for healthcare website and is free for NHS health and care organisations. Others may also qualify for access through OpenAthens and can check their eligibility online.

For more information and to access the sessions, please visit the Caldicott Guardian programme page on HEE’s website.