Michelle Corrigan, Chief Executive Officer at Digital Care Hub previews plans for The Care Show – including a new Digital Care Hub Workshop Zone offering practical sessions on cyber security, data sharing and digital transformation.

The Care Show in October coincides with International Cyber Security Awareness Month, making it a good moment for a practical conversation about cyber security in social care — one that helps teams know what to look for, question and do next.

Digital technology is now part of everyday care, from digital records and eMAR to payroll and shared care platforms. As Neighbourhood Health Services develop, safe data sharing across health and care will matter even more. Recent research found that 90% of care providers say they know a great deal or fair amount about cyber security, but awareness is not always turning into action.

People are the first line of defence

A cyber incident can affect HR records, payroll, care planning and service continuity. It can also undermine trust in information sharing between care providers, NHS teams, local authorities and neighbourhood health services. AI adds another risk, making scams, fake documents and impersonation attempts more convincing. We should not fear technology, but we do need to help people pause, question and report concerns.

At Digital Care Hub, we know many care organisations do not have large IT teams. That is why our support is practical and easy to use, from free cyber security guidance and Data Security and Protection Toolkit support to data management policies, digital health checks and our popular elearning.

Join us at Care Show Birmingham

Please come and meet us on Stand B01 and join our Workshop Zone — a friendly space to ask questions and take away practical steps. Alongside cyber security, we will explore data sharing, emerging technologies, AI, digital transformation, data-driven care, and the opportunities and challenges facing social care as technology evolves.

We will focus on the issues providers face every day, from spotting phishing emails and understanding AI risks to building a culture where staff feel able to speak up. Around one in six providers said they did not use any listed approaches to identify cyber security risks, showing why accessible, sector-specific support matters.

A new way to build confidence

We will also launch a new product to help care workers recognise cyber threats, identity theft and document fraud. It uses short lessons and real-time alerts to help people spot risky online habits before they become bigger problems, fitting learning into a busy working day.

Cyber Security Awareness Month is a useful prompt to ask: do teams know what to look out for, who to tell and how to share information safely as care becomes more joined up? If you are coming to Care Show Birmingham, please visit Stand B01 and spend time in the Workshop Zone. Let’s make digital transformation something every care service can do safely and confidently. www.digitalcarehub.co.uk hello@digitalcarehub.co.uk