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Safeguarding is part of everyday nursing and midwifery practice in whatever setting it takes place

What is safeguarding?

Every nurse and midwife is responsible for recognising, preventing and managing the different types ofharm, abuse and neglect, includingpoor practice

Understand the code: It is the foundation of good nursing and midwifery practice, and a key tool in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of the public

Every circumstance isdifferent - know what to do?

Know your local safeguarding policy: It will provide specific details for your area of practice including useful contacts

Every circumstance isdifferent - know what to do?

If you’re unsure ask your manager or supervisor of midwives

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For safeguarding resources includingthe code, training tools, policies and guidelines visit:www.nmc-uk.org/safeguarding