NHS Wales safeguarding network annual report 2025 to 2026
- All Wales/National
- Annual
The annual report of the NHS Wales Safeguarding Network 2025 to 2026 highlights the commitment and collective leadership of safeguarding professionals across NHS Wales in strengthening the protection, wellbeing, and rights of the people we serve.
It expands on the challenging deliverables achieved in the last period through collaboration across the Network and the implementation of innovative ways of working.
Key topics include: –
- NHS Wales Safeguarding Framework
- Safeguarding Quality Statement and Metrics
- Managing Safeguarding Allegations Guidance
- Strengthening Safeguarding in the Medical Appraisal System
- Assurance Template to support Prevent Duty
- National Child Protection Principles
- Learning from Reviews
- A Feedback Review of the Looked After Children Survey
- Child Sexual Exploitation Risk Questionnaire
- Refreshed Chaperone Guidance
- Safeguarding Learning Events including the launch of the NHS Wales Safeguarding Celebration Event
- Innovative Regional Practice across Health Boards and Trusts
- Future Priorities
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