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Security posture

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Carestead handles medication and health information. This page summarises how we protect that data for families and care facilities. It is not a substitute for a signed DPA - facility customers can request our DPA template or email support@carestead.co.uk.

Controls in place

  • Encrypted transport (TLS) for all web and API traffic.
  • Supabase Auth with session cookies; mobile apps use bearer tokens over HTTPS.
  • Row Level Security (RLS) on care data so users only see circles they belong to.
  • Document vault stored in Supabase Storage with access scoped to the care circle.
  • Stripe processes card payments; we store Stripe customer IDs, not full card numbers.
  • Account deletion available in-app and on the web (Apple/Google store requirement).
  • Audit-oriented activity feed and compliance CSV / inspection pack for facility plans.

Subprocessors

We use the following processors to run the Service. Regions depend on your project configuration and the vendor's infrastructure.

VendorRoleTypical region
SupabaseDatabase, auth, file storageEU / configured project region
VercelApplication hostingGlobal edge
StripePayments and billing portalUS / EU as configured
ResendTransactional emailUS / EU as configured
TwilioSMS alerts (when enabled)US / EU as configured
PostHogProduct analytics (feature events)EU cloud preferred
SentryError monitoringUS / EU as configured

NHS / social care assurance

  • DSCR application pack ready, DPIA, DSPT control map, clinical safety case (DCB0129/0160), data flows, retention/SAR runbook, and capability matrix are available for procurement (see Assurance pack and docs/compliance/). We are not yet NHS assured and not DSCR-certified; do not treat this page as an Assured listing.
  • GP Connect, available only as a custom integration behind the gpConnect feature flag (default off), sandbox mode. This is not live NHS Spine access out of the box.
  • DSPT, supplier Toolkit evidence mapping is under way. We do not claim “Standards Met” until a submission is published. Care homes remain controllers and complete their own DSPT; we supply a processor evidence pack on request.

Certifications roadmap

We do not claim DSPT Standards Met, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, or NHS Assured status. Our DSCR application pack is ready for board review; we are not yet NHS assured. Basic Cyber Essentials and Toolkit submission remain on the near-term legal track. Pack artefacts live under docs/compliance/. Ask us if a procurement checklist blocks your purchase.

Questions or incidents

Security reports and DPA requests: support@carestead.co.uk. Related: Privacy · Terms · DPA.

Questions about security or privacy?

Preview the sample desk, or email support@carestead.co.uk.