NHS England has a number of policies in place in order to discharge its statutory requirements and appropriate accountability for the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk of harm or abuse. The policies for safeguarding set out in the legislation and codes of conduct and behaviours required of employees of NHS England.

Safeguarding policies

• Safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk in the NHS: Safeguarding Accountability and Assurance Framework (SAAF)