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News and Events Archive 2021

Here you will find archived news items from 2021 on the IG Toolkit, new guidance and resources developed by the IG Support for Primary Care Team and links to the ICO Newsletters and other useful information.   

 

03/12/2021
New! Welsh GP Record Webpage now available!

The Support Service have recently reviewed the WGPR webpage to reflect the additional services now accessing WGPR.

01/12/2021
The Welsh IG Toolkit for GMPs 2021-22 is now open!

We are pleased to inform you that this year’s edition of the Welsh IG Toolkit for GMPs is now available. 

30/11/2021
ICO Newsletter - November 2021

The latest newsletter published by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is now available to view.

12/11/2021
IG Support for Primary Care Newsletter - November 2021

The November edition of the Information Governance for Primary Care Newsletter is now available. 

16/09/2021
IG Support for Primary Care Newsletter - September 2021

The fourth edition of the Information Governance for Primary Care Newsletter is now available.

03/08/2021
IG Support for Primary Care Newsletter - July 2021

The third edition of the Information Governance for Primary Care Newsletter is now available. 

04/06/2021
Information Notice - NHS Digital - General Practice Data for Planning and Research

Information Notice - Recent Data Collection Notice by NHS Digital. 

07/05/2021
IG Support for Primary Care Newsletter - May 2021

The second edition of the Information Governance Support for Primary Care Newsletter is now available.  

30/04/2021
New! IG Guidance on Remote Working for General Practice Staff; including Working from Home

New IG Guidance on Remote Working for General Practice Staff; including Working from Home has been developed based on feedback received from the Caldicott Guardian Training sessions.

14/04/2021
New! IG Guidance on Communicating with Patients through the NHS Wales Email Service

Following feedback received from the Caldicott Guardian Training sessions the IG Support for Primary Care Service has developed guidance on Communicating with Patients through the NHS Wales Email Service.

05/03/2021
IG Support for Primary Care Newsletter - March 2021

The first edition of the Information Governance Support for Primary Care Newsletter is now available.  The newsletter provides updates on support and guidance developed by the Support Service, progress and developments with the IG Toolkit for GMPs, and related IG training and resources which will include ‘Lessons Learnt’ scenarios.

02/03/2021
Update: Policies issued under the All Wales Information Governance Policy Framework

The All Wales Information Governance Policy, All Wales Information Security Policy and the All Wales Internet Use Policy issued under the All Wales Information Governance Policy Framework have been updated and approved by the Welsh Information Governance Board (WIGB). 

05/02/2021
ICO Newsletter - February 2021

The latest newsletter published by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is now available to view here.

27/01/2021
NEW: Template Caldicott Guardian Action Log

The Information Governance Support for Primary Care Service have developed a template Caldicott Guardian Action Log for the use of GMP Caldicott Guardians, based on the UKCGC Caldicott Guardian Checklist. 

19/01/2021
National Data Guardian release draft Caldicott Guardian guidance

The NDG is inviting people to comment on draft guidance that, when implemented, will mean more areas of health and adult social care should have a Caldicott Guardian.

12/02/2021
NEW: Template Caldicott Guardian Decision Log

In response to the Caldicott Guardian training sessions and feedback received, the Information Governance Support for Primary Care Service have developed a template Caldicott Guardian Decision Log for Caldicott Guardians to record their decision-making. 

15/01/2021
ICO Newsletter - January 2021

The latest newsletter published by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is now available to view here.