Category: Blog
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 […]
Unlawful access to records
Following a number of high-profile cases which have been in the news the message here is very clear; you must […]
Accurx Navigator DCB0160
The ICB requested a DCB0160 for this newest addition to Accurx as the product is used widely across the region. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Does a PCN need to do a DSPT?
We have received a few queries about whether PCNs need to complete a DSPT assessment. The DSPT support section says […]
Complaints process and the DUAA
We set out here some of the requirements of the recently approved Data Use and Access Act (DUAA): The Data […]
GP reprimand from ICO
The ICO have taken action against Staines Health Goup GP surgery after excessive medical history of a terminally ill patient was sent to […]
Insurance reports guidance
The Access to Medical Reports Act 1988 gives individuals specific rights over medical reports written about them by a doctor […]
GMC email scam
We have been asked to pass on the following message: We have received a number of reports regarding phishing emails […]
2026 Police request form
The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) have released an updated national form for requesting 3rd party materials (this form supersedes […]
Redaction for online viewing
We have recently received several emails from practices reporting that patients have been able to view information online that should […]
Texting, emailing and messaging patients and service users – NHSE guidance
NHSE have released guidance for contacting patients by text or email. It includes guidance for patients who are concerned they […]
Proxy access for health and care services
NHSE published the Proxy Information Standard in 2025, providing updated guidance about proxy access to records. There is an expectation […]
Ambient Voice Technology Self-Certified Supplier Registry
NHSE have recently published a registry of AVT suppliers (also know as ambient scribes). The registry is designed to support […]
View or update registers
Please click here to access or update the Caldicott Guardian, Senior Information Risk Owner, Information Asset Owner registers and the […]
Reflective practice
Please see this recent publication by NHSE regarding reflective practice. The guidance helps patients and service users understand how their […]
DCB0160 Clinical Risk Management for AI Products – Support for Practices (new products added 20.05.26)
In response to the requirement for a DCB0160 (Clinical Risk Management) prior to deploying AI products, N3i and the ICB […]
SARs update
There is an increasing concern about the level of Data Subject Access Requests that many healthcare organisations are receiving, driven […]