Prevention Is Protection: Embedding Early Safeguarding into Everyday Care

Prevention isn’t just a buzzword β€” it’s the first line of defence in safeguarding. When services are proactive, person-centred, and alert to subtle changes, they reduce risk long before a concern escalates into harm.


🧠 What Prevention Looks Like

In tenders, talk about how you prevent safeguarding concerns through:

  • Strong person-centred care planning with risk assessments built in
  • Early identification of needs, triggers, and changes in behaviour
  • Building relationships where people feel safe to disclose concerns

πŸ“Š Using Data to Stay Ahead

Services that monitor patterns spot issues sooner. Commissioners value:

  • Regular reviews of incidents, complaints, or service user feedback
  • Dashboards or audits that flag safeguarding trends
  • Management oversight that turns insight into action

Prevention isn’t luck. It’s designed into the service. Make sure your bid shows how.


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Updated for Procurement Act 2023 β€’ CQC-aligned β€’ BASE-aligned (where relevant)


Written by Impact Guru, editorial oversight by Mike Harrison, Founder of Impact Guru Ltd β€” bringing extensive experience in health and social care tenders, commissioning and strategy.

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