2. Safeguarding is part of everyday nursing and midwifery practice in whatever setting it takes place What is safeguarding?

3. Every nurse and midwife is responsible for recognising, preventing and managing the different types of harm, abuse and neglect, including poor practice

4. 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 is different - know what to do?

5. Know your local safeguarding policy: It will provide specific details for your area of practice including useful contacts Every circumstance is different - know what to do?

6. If you’re unsure ask your manager or supervisor of midwives Every circumstance is different - know what to do?

7. Understand the code Know your local policy If you're unsure ask you manager or supervisor of midwives

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