Reference standard
Community engagement for quality, people-centred health services
World Health Organization
Guides HAW's community-led approach to participation, trust, reciprocal benefit and context-sensitive design.
View sourceSafety, consent and clear escalation routes.
HAW works with sensitive health topics, community stories and learning activities through clear boundaries, consent and safeguarding practice.
Safeguarding commitments
HAW avoids harmful certainty, fear-based claims and guidance that could delay urgent care.
Learning and community activities include facilitator boundaries, reporting routes and appropriate referral information.
- HAW is never presented as an emergency service.
- Sensitive content is reviewed before publication.
- Contributors are protected when lived experience is shared.
- Urgent safety concerns are directed to appropriate services.
- Safeguarding concerns can be reported to contact@healthagencywatch.org.
References behind this section
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UK health standard
Accessible Information Standard
NHS England
Supports clear information and communication support needs, especially for disabled people and people with sensory loss.
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