Prevention

Strategies and interventions aimed at preventing the onset of diseases and health problems. An approach to stop issues from occurring, a focus within the Surrey Community Safety Agreement. A key theme within the Better Leicestershire Programme focused on measures taken to prevent problems from occurring or escalating, particularly in social care. Measures taken to prevent issues from occurring, particularly in the context of social care. Measures taken to stop something undesirable from happening. Strategies and actions focused on preventing health and social care issues before they arise. Strategies and actions taken to prevent the onset of health and social care needs, or to mitigate their severity. An approach focused on addressing issues before they escalate, aiming to reduce the need for more intensive or costly interventions. Actions taken to stop problems from occurring.