Katie Thorn

Katie Thorn is the Digital Projects Lead for the Digital Care Hub. For social care providers, by social care providers, the Digital Care Hub provides free guidance and support to care organisations on technology, data protection and cyber security.

Katie has played a significant role in advocating for and implementing digital solutions in social care and is the co-convener of the Oxford Project on the Responsible Use of Generative AI in Adult Social Care.  Her work focuses on ensuring that digital innovations in social care are used ethically and effectively.

Her background includes working in nursing homes as both a carer and in operations.

Katie has been recognised for her work supporting care providers by receiving The Woman in Tech award at the Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care (WAGS) awards (2022) and the NHS England Award in the Public Service Category of the National Cyber Awards (2023).