DSPT Deadline Calculator
See exactly how long you have until the DSPT submission deadline — with a personalised milestone timeline for your organisation type.
About the DSPT deadline
The Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) submission deadline is 30 June 2026 for all categories. This applies to every organisation accessing NHS patient data or systems, including care homes, community pharmacies, GP practices, domiciliary care agencies, dental practices, and opticians.
Missing the deadline can result in loss of access to NHSmail, the NHS Spine, and the Electronic Prescription Service. For care homes, this disrupts medication management and hospital discharge communications. For pharmacies, losing Spine access effectively halts NHS dispensing.
How to use this calculator
Select your organisation type above to see your DSPT category (Category 3 or Category 4), a countdown to the deadline in both calendar and working days, and a milestone timeline showing when to start each phase of your preparation.
The milestone dates are based on a 90-day preparation window that works for most small providers. If you're starting later, see our 90-day action plan for compressed timelines.
This tool is based on DSPT v8 (2025/26) deadlines. Always verify current deadlines on the official DSPT portal.