Safeguarding

Our commitment

His & Her Health is committed to protecting the welfare of every child and vulnerable adult we come into contact with. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and we take any concern about abuse, neglect, or harm seriously.

Designated safeguarding lead

Our designated safeguarding lead is name and direct contact details, to be confirmedPending confirmation. Any safeguarding concern should be directed to them in the first instance.

Staff checks and training

Staff who work with patients are expected to undergo background checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and receive safeguarding training appropriate to their role. The practice's specific policy, including which DBS check level applies to which roles and the training refresh cycle, needs to be confirmed before this page goes livePending confirmation.

How to raise a concern

If you are worried about the safety or welfare of a child or vulnerable adult in connection with our services, please contact our designated safeguarding lead above, or speak to any member of staff, who will make sure your concern is escalated appropriately.

In an emergency

If someone is in immediate danger, call 999 or attend your nearest A&E. You can also contact:

• NSPCC - 0808 800 5000, for concerns about a child, at any time.
• Your local authority's adult or children's safeguarding team, who can advise and act on concerns in your area.
• The police, on 101 for non-emergencies or 999 in an emergency.