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Responding to Serious Safeguarding Failures in ...

Serious safeguarding failures place individuals at risk and attract intense scrutiny. This article explains how NHS providers should respond to safeguarding failures in line with commissioner and regulatory expectations.

Multi-Agency Safeguarding in NHS Integrated Car...

Safeguarding within NHS Integrated Care Systems depends on effective multi-agency working. This article explores how providers collaborate with local authorities, police and partners to manage risk across complex systems.

Balancing Risk, Autonomy and Safeguarding in NH...

NHS-commissioned services must protect people from harm while respecting autonomy and choice. This article explores how providers balance safeguarding with proportionate, person-centred risk management.

Safeguarding Assurance and Reporting to NHS Com...

NHS commissioners require clear, structured assurance that safeguarding risks are understood and controlled. This article explains how providers should report safeguarding activity, trends and learning to commissioners.

Learning From Incidents, Near Misses and Safegu...

Incidents and safeguarding events provide critical insight into system risk. This article explains how NHS-commissioned providers can turn incidents and near misses into meaningful learning and improvement.

Workforce Risk and Safeguarding Capability in N...

Safeguarding and risk management are only as strong as the workforce delivering care. This article explores how NHS-commissioned providers build safeguarding capability, confidence and accountability across their teams.