People come to the NHS for healthcare, advice and support at the most vulnerable points in their life. As well as treating the illness, we recognise the safety and the health of a patient are intertwined aspects of their wellbeing. As such, we see the key role that NHS staff play in ensuring that vulnerable adults and children are protected from potential harm.
As NHS employees, we all have a duty to ensure that children, young people and vulnerable adults are safeguarded – both in our care, and from potential harm we think may occur outside of our care.