The DSPT categories define the type of organisation completing the toolkit and determine whether CAF alignment applies.
Category 1 Organisations:
- NHS Trusts
- Commissioning Support Units (CSUs)
- Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs)
- Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
- Genomics organisations
Category 2 Organisations:
- IT Suppliers
Category 3 Organisations:
- Dentists
- Local Authorities
- OES Independent Providers
- Opticians
- Pharmacies
- Charities and NHS Business Partners
- Social care services
- Universities (including research departments or secondary data users)
Category 4 Organisations:
- General Practices (GPs)
Each category has distinct submission expectations and evidence requirements under the DSPT, ensuring proportional compliance across the health and care sector.
