Prevention Is Protection: Embedding Early Safeguarding into Everyday Care

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.