The Caldicott Guardian National Annual Conference 2023

Sponsored by The UK Caldicott Guardian Council

We are pleased to announce the 10th National Annual Caldicott Guardians Conference which will return to an in person event with the option of virtual attendance.

There are now more than 22,000 Caldicott Guardians in place in health, social care and beyond. Following the success of our previous Caldicott Guardian Events, and feedback from our regular Caldicott Training Masterclasses, this conference aims to bring current and aspiring Caldicott Guardians together to understand current issues and the national context, and to debate and discuss key issues and areas they are facing in practice. Chaired by Christopher Fincken, Member of the Council and with an opening address from Nicola Byrne, National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care this conference will give you the opportunity to focus on the key areas of developing your skills as an effective Caldicott Guardian, learning from experienced Caldicott Guardians and Caldicott Decision Making.

There will also be an optional dedicated interactive workshop for New Caldicott Guardians or those aspiring to the role.

This conference will enable you to:

• Network with fellow Caldicott Guardians and those working to deliver the Caldicott Role and Principles
• Hear updates from the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care and the UK Caldicott Guardian Council
• Learn from Caldicott Guardians about issues they are facing in practice
• Understand and reflect on what makes an excellent Caldicott Guardian and what are the competencies required
• Improving understanding of frontline staff in the Caldicott Principles and developing a Caldicott Culture
• Reflect on the ethics and morality within the role
• Self assess and improve your decision making skills as a Caldicott Guardian
• Update your knowledge on sharing information with families and safeguards around online access
• Learn how Caldicott Guardians are working with Medical Examiners and explore information sharing at end of life and after deaths
• Understand how to manage difficult issues and ethical dilemmas for Caldicott Guardians
• Develop your skills and leadership as a Caldicott Guardian
• Apply the Caldicott Principles in practice and learn from case studies in information sharing with the police, in emergency situations, in suicide, in care homes and at the end of life
• Attend an optional dedicated workshop for new and aspiring Caldicott Guardians (in person only)
• Self assess and reflect on your own practice
• Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes