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Information Sharing Duty – Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026
The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act introduced an information sharing duty toprovide clarity for practitioners on what and when they […]
September 2026 update
General Blog – Extended leave and NHSmail – We have had several recent instances of people losing access to their […]
Extended leave and NHSmail (now known as NHS.net Connect)
We’ve seen several instances recently of emails being lost when a colleague has been on maternity leave or long-term sick […]
August 2026 update
General We have had several practices contact us about correspondence they have received from patients relating to concerns about the […]
Federated Data Platform and GP data for HNY ICB
We are aware that some practices have been receiving correspondence from patients relating to concerns about the NHS Federated Data […]
52. Federated Data Platform and GP data for HNY ICB
July 2026 update
General IG Portal refresh – Some of you may have noticed that there have been some changes made recently to […]
Unlawful access to records – updated
Update 25th September 2026: Please see the most recent letter from Sir Jim Mackey regarding unauthorised, inappropriate and unjustifiable access […]
Accurx Navigator DCB0160
The ICB requested a DCB0160 for this newest addition to Accurx as the product is used widely across the region. […]
51. Auditing staff internet usage
June 2026 update
A reminder for all that the deadline for the DSPT is 30th June and the technical information can be found […]
IG update 18th May 2026
May 2026 update
General The DSPT technical information is now available to all practices here. This link is only accessible when connected to […]
25/26 DSPT technical information
The link to the technical information required for your latest DSPT can be found below: DSPT Technical Information This link […]
50. Information Complaints Process
April 2026 update
AI Ambient scribe DPIA template – NHSE have published this template for practices to use when considering the use of […]
Sharing information with LeDeR
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with it, here is some information from the MDU about the Learning […]
NHSE publication: Using AI-enabled ambient scribes in health and care settings
Health and care organisations who are adopting an ambient scribe can now view NHSE’s guidance: Using AI-enabled ambient scribing products […]
Ambient scribe DPIA template
NHSE have published a DPIA template for practices to use when they are considering the use of ambient scribes (ambient […]
Marac guidance for GPs
We are sometimes asked about sharing information for Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (Marac). This document provides information for GPs […]
March 2026 update
AI The DCB0160 for Surgery Intellect (X-on powered by Tortus) can now be requested from N3i.dpo@nhs.net. Blog – Not using […]
Not using AI scribes? Your IG/Clinical Safety policy still needs this.
As AI‑enabled transcription becomes more common in primary care, practices are increasingly at risk of clinicians, including locums, using mobile […]
February 2026 update
AI GP AI Tools Request Form (This is only a live link for those who receive our monthly updates directly.) […]