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Map how patient information moves
Start with your clinical system, referrals, shared mailboxes and paper records. Note who can access each and where your team keeps the supporting evidence.
NHS DSPT preparation · Category 4
DSPT software for GP practices
Turn your practice's data security work into a clear list of next steps. Work through the assessment with your practice manager, partners and team, then use your answers in the official NHS toolkit.
Start your free assessmentNo card needed. Submit your completed assessment through the official NHS DSPT portal.
Which DSPT category applies?
NHS England places GP practices in Category 4. Choose GP practice during setup so your assessment follows that profile.
Check NHS England's organisation categoriesWhere to start your preparation
Use these examples to start a team discussion. Your evidence should reflect how your own organisation works.
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Bring the team into the assessment
Ask the people responsible for staff training, IT support and practice policies to help answer questions. Give each gap an owner rather than leaving every task with the practice manager.
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Keep evidence close to your answers
Collect training records, access reviews and the practice's continuity arrangements. Use the action plan to decide what needs updating before you submit.
Plans for GP practices
Start with the full questionnaire and a traffic-light summary. Upgrade when you need more detailed preparation tools.
Free
£0
- Full guided DSPT questionnaire
- Traffic-light gap summary for all 10 standards
- Detailed action plan for Standard 1
- Team access and live collaboration
Essential
£49/year
- Everything in Free
- Full gap analysis and action plan for all 10 standards
- DSPT mapping guide — what to enter in the official toolkit
Professional
£99/year
- Everything in Essential
- 15 editable policy templates
- Evidence tracker
- PDF readiness report and email sharing
- Email support
Keep the official toolkit alongside you
ClinicShield is an independent preparation tool, not an NHS submission service. Check the current requirements in the official portal and submit there when your evidence is ready.