Research and analysis

The state of cyber security in adult social care

A report examining the knowledge and understanding of cyber security, and level of cyber resilience, in the adult social care sector.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 24 March 2025

Applies to England

Documents

Ministerial foreword and report summary

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Understanding the state of cyber security in adult social care

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Details

This research was commissioned under the previous government (11 May 2010 to 5 July 2024).

This research report is intended to equip adult social care providers and their suppliers with the evidence and data needed to understand the extent of the risks posed by cyber.

It was commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care.

The project was conducted by Ipsos UK in partnership with the Institute of Public Care at Oxford Brookes University between July 2023 and May 2024.

Published 24 March 2025