Definition
An alternative term to ‘prevention’, also referred to as ‘earlier action and support (EAAS)’. The term is designed to shift thinking and behaviours from ‘preventing problems from arising’ and, often, ‘preventing cost’, to focus instead on positive and proactive action to promote and enable good lives for people and to remove the barriers that get in the way.
The bigger picture
This term should be used with caution. To learn more about why, visit the related term Prevention.