Information Governance in Health & Social Care

The Information Governance in Health and Social Care course is designed to help learners understand how personal and sensitive information should be handled safely and lawfully within care settings. The course focuses on confidentiality, data protection, and best practices for managing information responsibly.

This programme supports learners in understanding their responsibilities when accessing, recording, storing, and sharing information in health and social care environments.

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for:

• Health and social care workers 

• Care assistants and support staff 

• Healthcare professionals 

• Administrative staff in care settings 

• Anyone responsible for handling personal data in care environments 

Why Information Governance Is Important

Information governance ensures that personal data is protected, accurate, and used appropriately. Effective information governance helps maintain trust, supports safe care delivery, and ensures compliance with legal and professional standards.

This course helps learners recognise risks related to data misuse and understand how to prevent breaches of confidentiality.

Course Content

The course covers key topics, including:

• Principles of information governance 

• Confidentiality in health and social care 

• Data protection and privacy 

• Secure record keeping 

• Sharing information appropriately 

• Consent and lawful disclosure 

• Digital and paper-based information security 

• Roles and responsibilities in information governance 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will:

• Understand key information governance principles 

• Protect confidential and personal information 

• Handle records securely and responsibly 

• Share information lawfully and appropriately 

• Support compliance with data protection requirements 

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate. This certificate supports professional development in information governance and data protection.

Important Notes

This course is educational in nature and does not replace organisation-specific policies, legal advice, or statutory data protection training.

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