Q&A on #log4j for #socialcare - see our full thread ❓What does a ‘critical cyber vulnerability’ mean? 🅰️It’s a weakness in a digital system which could be used to access or interfere with data. It is highly likely & could be very damaging. Read 👉 digitalsocialcare.co.uk/urgent-critica…

🎇Good news to start the New Year!🎇 #BetterSecurityBetterCare programme extended for 2022/23 & new projects awarded to improve #dataprotection & #cybersecurity for care providers. 👉 digitalsocialcare.co.uk/better-securit… Michelle Corrigan @NHSX CareProviderAlliance Alice Ainsworth ADASS Local Government Association (LGA)

For people with #LearningDisabilities use of technology can be empowering and reduce their need for paid support, as Rachel's story illustrates ⬇️ TSA (TEC Services Association) The vision for #SocialCare is underpinned by the transformative potential of technology. 👉 tsa-voice.org.uk/news_and_views…

Curious about what London Office of Technology and Innovation is, does and is planning? I look forward to joining this techUK session next week to share the latest with tech companies - vital partners in #LocalGov's journey to make the most of digital and data innovation to improve outcomes for Londoners 👇

How is digital inclusion being tackled in #London? Today LOTI has published the first-ever, comprehensive review of #digitalinclusion initiatives in London. To read the report, visit: bit.ly/3LUIKbA

Proud to be attending the TSA (TEC Services Association) #itecawards22 #ITECconf22 and even better on a table with @abbyvellaLG for the proceedings x

Our friends at Socitm, Socitm Advisory and Local Government Association (LGA) are creating a skills and qualifications framework for #LocalGov, and they need your help! Register for an online or face-to-face workshop to help them shape this work 👇 advisory.socitm.net/frameworkworks…

🗳 Polling Stations are open. Democracy matters. Use your vote to elect the people who make important local decisions about the place you live. #LocalGov 🗳

To my amazing #socialcare network, could you spare 4 mins to complete this survey exploring the key drivers of Adult Social Care workforce motivation and barriers to retention 🙏💚 imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ex… pls retweet too, thank you!

Councils can and should use data to improve decisions, services and outcomes for their residents. But it absolutely must be done in a manner that's worthy of public trust. Some great work here by my colleague Sam Nutt on how to put #DataEthics into practice - feedback welcome

Last chance to book #DSPT webinar for #localauthority inhouse care services. Fri 10 June, 3-4pm. Can't attend? Book & we will send you a recording. 👇 digitalsocialcare.co.uk/events/complet… Local Government Association (LGA) LGANews LGA Localism ADASS ADASS Eastern Region North West ADASS ADASS Y&H West Midlands ADASS LondonADASS

Some great London localgov digital jobs going here 👇

Effective #DataSharing is a vital enabler of better decisions, services & outcomes. London Office of Technology and Innovation London Gov & Metropolitan Police are now seeking a talented IG professional to become the capital's first ever Pan-London Information Governance Lead! loti.london/blog/come-and-…

Join our team! We have an senior role going in our digitising social care programme to lead market assurance and standards (NHS AfC 8d/ £78k+). We have some ambitious targets and a great team, including @DSCR_Peter Emma Harris 💚 and Dr Jane Brightman 💚💙🧩 jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/917…

ICYMI: LOTI is seeking a talented Information Governance professional to become London's first pan-London IG Lead. A vital role in which you'll help us unlock the power of data collaboration to make a real difference to Londoners. All the details: loti.london/blog/come-and-…

📢Calling all social care staff! Are you interested in data? Transforming health and care has contracted Socitm Advisory to develop a suite of ASC terminology standards. Take their survey & make sure your voice is heard! 📢advisory.socitm.net/adultsocialcar… Dr Jane Brightman 💚💙🧩 Adam Hunt Emma Harris 💚

Adult Social Care is under enormous pressure. Tweaking the current model isn't enough. It's time to explore Radical New Service Models. If you agree, and work in public or third sector in London, join London Office of Technology and Innovation on 21 Nov to help design a different future 👇eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-service-…

This is a really important new role for London Office of Technology and Innovation - come join our team and help us grow and upskill our amazing community of digital, data and innovation collaborators in London #localgov 👇

By 2025, the UK's old telephone lines will be replaced with a digital network. This will affect anything that sends a signal through the old line, from personal alarm buttons to home telephones.  But are Gov, councils and residents ready for this #DigitalSwitchover? 1/5

We're very excited to be at the first Care Careers Conference today to speak to young people about digital careers in social care!