As part of the statement, the partners developed a series of case studies which show what primary, secondary and tertiary preventative approaches look like in action across our networks.
And for those interested in a bit of further reading, we have signposted to some external resources which go into more detail on prevention approaches and the related policy context.
Prevention case studies
To support the joint statement, the partnership developed a series of case studies which show what primary, secondary and tertiary preventative approaches look like in action. They are based on the experiences and work of organisations across our networks and make reference to the different types of preventative approaches that can be utilised.
Primary Prevention
“Action on the building blocks of health which stops problems
happening in the first place.”
Secondary Prevention
“Action which focuses on early detection of a problem to support early intervention and treatment or reduce the level of harm.”
Tertiary Prevention
"Minimising the negative consequences (harm) of a health issue through careful management."
Useful resources
There are three key documents that, together, set out a renewed national policy on prevention:
Public Service Reform Strategy
Scotland’s Population Health Framework
Health and Social Care Service Renewal Framework
The third and community sector played an important role in developing these documents, informed by our experience of working with and in communities living with the unfair and avoidable consequences of health inequalities.
Public Health Scotland have a helpful section on their website which goes into more detail about preventative approaches in public health, looking at the building blocks of health and the three levels of prevention: primary, secondary and tertiary.