Caldicott Guardian

The Caldicott Guardian is responsible for:

• Ensuring the confidentiality and data protection work programmes are successfully co-ordinated and implemented
• Ensuring compliance with the principles contained within the Confidentiality: NHS Code of Practice and that staff are made aware of individual responsibilities through policy, procedure, and training
• Contributing to standard one and the annual assessment of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT)
• Providing routine reports to the senior management on confidentiality and data protection issues
• Identifying and addressing any barriers for sharing of care

Our Caldicott Guardian is Dr Shazia Mariam.