Protective Factors

Substance Misuse Extensive professional multi‐agency support network actively engaged in managing substance use issues. Robust collaboration across health, social care, and housing services, ensuring coordinated substance misuse care. Involved family or significant others providing additional personal support. Active client engagement in treatment discussions and participation in care planning. Access to immediate basic needs support, including essential clothing and medication. Ongoing tailored substance misuse support incorporating harm reduction practices, including the availability of naloxone. Proactive efforts to secure stable, safe, and appropriate accommodation to support recovery.

Physical Health Comprehensive coordination with primary care and specialist services ensuring integrated physical health management. Robust collaboration across NHS teams and local services for timely physical health interventions. Supportive involvement from family or community resources contributing to overall physical well-being. Proactive engagement with physical health services for ongoing condition management and monitoring. Immediate access to essential physical health resources and support services. Consistent review and tailored interventions to address emerging physical health concerns. Active efforts to secure a stable environment that promotes physical well-being and recovery.

Mental Health Integrated multi‐agency mental health support provided by acute hospital teams and local community services. Strong collaboration between mental health, social care, and community agencies ensuring seamless care transitions. Reliable informal support network that reinforces emotional stability and recovery. Active client participation in therapeutic discussions and individualized care planning. Immediate access to crisis intervention services and evidence‐based psychological therapies. Ongoing tailored mental health interventions aligned with best clinical practices. Proactive efforts to maintain a stable and supportive environment conducive to mental health recovery.

Children / Young People Comprehensive multi‐agency support focused on safeguarding and promoting the well‐being of children and young people. Effective collaboration between educational, health, and social care services to monitor and support vulnerable children. Involved and supportive family or carer engagement contributing to a nurturing environment. Active participation in care planning that addresses the unique needs of children and young people. Immediate access to essential services addressing basic needs such as nutrition and clothing. Early intervention and tailored support services aimed at preventing escalation of risk factors. Proactive efforts to ensure a stable and nurturing home environment, in line with safeguarding best practices.

Risk of Harm to Adults Strong multi‐agency network dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable adults within the acute care setting. Effective collaboration among health, social care, and protective services ensuring coordinated risk management. Involved informal support that contributes to the individual’s safety and overall well-being. Clear engagement in risk management strategies and coordinated care planning processes. Immediate access to crisis intervention and protective support services when required. Ongoing tailored safeguarding measures addressing identified risks and vulnerabilities. Proactive efforts to secure stable and protective living conditions, aligned with local safeguarding protocols.

People from Harm

Risk of Harm from Others Robust multi‐agency support focused on enhancing personal safety and protection from external risks. Effective collaboration between legal, protective, and social care services to mitigate harm. Access to community and statutory resources that ensure ongoing personal safety. Active client engagement in safety planning and risk mitigation strategies. Immediate access to intervention services and crisis support as required. Ongoing tailored support addressing risks of abuse, exploitation, or coercion. Proactive efforts to secure a stable and secure environment for the individual.

Risk of Harm to Self Comprehensive multi‐agency approach to self‐harm prevention and supportive interventions. Strong collaboration between acute mental health services, social care, and crisis teams. Reliable informal support networks that bolster self-esteem and personal resilience. Active client participation in developing personalized self‐care and safety plans. Immediate access to crisis intervention services and specialized self‐harm support. Ongoing tailored interventions focused on reducing self‐harm risks and promoting recovery. Proactive efforts to maintain a safe and supportive living environment in line with clinical best practices.

Social Extensive multi‐agency collaboration promoting overall social well-being and community integration. Effective integration of social services, housing support, and community resources. Reliable support networks that foster social inclusion and meaningful relationships. Active client engagement in community and social care initiatives supporting recovery. Immediate access to essential resources addressing basic social and welfare needs. Ongoing tailored support services enhancing social integration and quality of life. Proactive efforts to secure stable housing and reduce social isolation, aligned with local service provision.

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