Prevention Is Protection: Embedding Early Safeguarding into Everyday Care
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Prevention isn’t just a buzzword — 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
📊 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.