Prevent requires healthcare organisations (and other public bodies) to work with partner organisations to help prevent terrorism and to safeguard individuals who may be more vulnerable to radicalisation. This is a shared responsibility: keeping people safe involves not just one agency, but collective effort.
Prevent’s objectives now emphasise the ideological causes of terrorism.
Since 31 December 2023, new statutory guidance for England & Wales has come into force, replacing earlier versions
Visit the Government website to read more about Prevent duty.
How can you help prevent terrorism?
- Be alert: radicalisation can happen online, and healthcare staff are uniquely placed to notice changes or risks.
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Work with partners: share concerns with other agencies (e.g., social services, education, the police) to intervene early.
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Report: If you come across concerning content on the Internet, you can report it. The police and other agencies rely on public reports to act.
If you find illegal terrorist content online material that could help radicalise, recruit, or incite violence. You’re encouraged to report it. Your report can be anonymous, and it really helps law enforcement and regulators.
Types of content to report may include:
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Articles, speeches, images, or videos promoting terrorism or extremist ideologies
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Content that encourages people to commit terrorist or violent acts
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Websites run by extremist or proscribed organizations
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Footage of terrorist attacks, or terrorist propaganda