The Department of Health and the health sector are key partners in working to prevent vulnerable individuals from being drawn into terrorist-related activities. Most healthcare organisations at local level concluded that since Prevent is about recognising when vulnerable individuals are being exploited for terrorist-related activities, it follows that it is most appropriately managed within existing safeguarding structures, working closely with emergency planning. Situating Prevent within safeguarding enables the programme to continue regardless of future changes to the NHS organisational structure. It is also in line with wider attempts to mainstream Prevent in other government sectors., This document comprises three parts. Part 1 introduces Prevent and explains how it fits with CONTEST. It also explains why the health sector is a key strategic partner in Prevent and how, by working with other public sector bodies, the health sector can help to protect vulnerable individuals and those around them from exploitation or harm. The toolkit in Part 2 is designed to help healthcare organisations to assess whether they have appropriate governance and support mechanisms in place to deal with any concerns that are raised. Part 3 is the self-assessment tool., It is important to state that the role of healthcare organisations remains unchanged. There is no intention that healthcare workers take on surveillance or enforcement roles as a result of Prevent. Rather, the Prevent agenda requires healthcare organisations to work with partner organisations to contribute to the prevention of terrorism by safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals and making safety a shared endeavour.