Cura Achieves MODS Compliance Certification
Cura has achieved MODS certification under the NHS England's Digitising Social Care (DiSC) programme. Every NHS Assured Supplier Solution must comply with MODS from 1 July 2026.
Whether you're a registered manager, care giver or operations director responsible for digital care systems, this guide explains everything you need to know about the Minimum Operational Data Standard (MODS). You'll learn what MODS is, the data it requires, the steps you should be taking now, and why choosing a MODS compliant assured supplier such as Cura can help you stay ahead.
Why Cura Systems |
What This Means for You |
| MODS compliant assured supplier | Your home is operating within the NHS assured framework from your very first day on Cura |
| All 7 MODS data domains covered | Every mandatory data is structured and captured within the Cura system |
| NHS compliance commitment | Cura will maintain certification, resubmit evidence, and notify the NHS of any changes as required |
| Future-ready for NHS data interoperability | Cura is built to evolve with NHS digital requirements. |
| Well-structured migration and bespoke implementation and training | From onboarding through to full-scale implementation, our dedicated team of experts ensure a smooth, structured, and fully supported transition. |
What is MODS
MODS (Minimum Operational Data Standard, formal reference **DAPB4102**) is a national information standard published on 1 April 2025 under Section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012. It was developed over four years by the Digitising Social Care (DiSC) programme delivered jointly by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in consultation with care providers, technology suppliers and sector stakeholders.
MODS defines a common set of data and definitions that every Digital Social Care Record (DSCR) system must use. It ensures that when a caregiver records a service user's needs, medication, or risk assessment, that information is labelled and structured the same way regardless of which digital social care system captured it.
Why MODS Matters and the Risks of using a Non-Compliant Digital Care System
MODS represents a structural shift at how the NHS expects digital social care records to function. Here are the possible implications of using a non-MODS compliant care system after 1 July 2026:
- Possible removal of NHS Assured status for your digital care system, meaning your service is running a non-compliant system.
- Data portability severely hampered
- Potential CQC scrutiny over digital record-keeping practices
- Exclusion from NHS data-sharing programmes, including future interoperability and integrated care initiatives.
MODS Compliance: What Care Providers in England Should Do Now
Whether you are a current Cura customer or are evaluating your options to switch to a MOD compliant assured supplier, the steps below give you a clear action plan.
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Check the NHS Assured Supplier Solutions List - Before committing to any digital social care system or before renewing your contract with your current supplier, it’s a must to verify that the product is listed as NHS assured. From 1 July 2026, this list will only include MODS compliant assured suppliers.
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Verify your DSCR assured supplier solution for their MODS assurance status and implementation timeline. If you want to check your supplier's status, contact the DSCR enquiries team at england.dscr.enquiries@nhs.net.
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Evaluate your options - If your current supplier cannot confirm MODS compliance, re-assess and opt to migrate to a new system. Request a demonstration from a certified MODS compliant alternative software such as Cura. Ask about implementation timelines and what support is included during onboarding.
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If you are already a Cura customer - No action is required for MODS compliance. Cura's certification covers your system. Speak to our Support team if you would like to request a quick walkthrough session.
Frequently Asked Questions
MODS (Minimum Operational Data Standard, DAPB4102) is a national information standard published by NHS England's Digitising Social Care programme. It defines the baseline data that every Digital Social Care Record (DSCR) system in England must record consistently, so information can be shared safely and understood the same way across health and social care organisations.
Yes. Cura has achieved MODS certification through the official DiSC assurance process, meeting the national standard ahead of the 1 July 2026 deadline for NHS Assured Solutions.
Suppliers that fail to certify may lose their NHS Assured Solutions List status. Care providers using a non-certified system may find their software is no longer recognised under the national assurance framework."
No. Cura's MODS certification is built into the platform. Existing workflows and day-to-day use of Cura remain unchanged.
No. MODS standardises how data is structured and labelled behind the scenes and does not change how staff log into or use Cura.
No. MODS governs data standards within the software supplier's platform. The care provider's own DSPT, assessed annually under CQC Regulation 17, remains a separate mandatory requirement.
MODS is administered by the Digitising Social Care (DiSC) programme, delivered jointly by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care, under Section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.
MODS was introduced to reduce duplicate data entry, improve the consistency and quality of care records, support safer data sharing between health and social care organisations, and prepare the sector for more integrated care.
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