Safeguarding Adults Policy
This policy covers all employees and volunteers whose work involves direct contact with adults and which all employees and volunteers are expected to follow. It differs from children’s safeguarding as the legislation is different.
Safeguarding Children Policy
This policy covers all employees and volunteers whose work involves any contact with children or young people and which all employees and volunteers are expected to follow. It differs from adult safeguarding as the legislation is different.
Domestic Violence Policy
This policy describes our approach to tackling domestic against all people, including violence against women and girls. As a caring and responsible employer, we have a vital role to play as part of our duty of care towards employees and volunteers and because work might be the only place of respite for an employee or volunteer affected by domestic abuse. We want to show employees, volunteers and members of the public who are going through abuse, that they are not alone and that we can support them to get help. Our policy is intended to send a clear message that any form of domestic violence is not tolerated inside or outside the workplace and that we will support any employees or volunteer or member of the public who needs help.
DBS Policy
This policy advises on what level of DBS check should be carried out for volunteers, employees and any applicants, dependent on their role at Healthwatch.
Whistleblowing Policy
We are committed to being open, honest, and accountable. We encourage a free and open culture within our organisation. This policy aims to help employees raise any serious concerns they may have about colleagues or their employer with confidence and without having to worry about being victimised, discriminated against, or disadvantaged in any way as a result.
This policy is also intended to support employees of health and care providers who may want to contact an independent organisation to speak out about concerns they may have in the workplace affecting patients and people receiving care.
If you have any questions about these or our other policies then please get in touch on 01273 239040 or office@healthwatchbrightonandhove.co.uk.
The policies listed here here are available to download.
We review safeguarding and whistleblowing policies annually.
If you have any questions about these or our other policies then please get in touch on 01273 239040 or office@healthwatchbrightonandhove.co.uk.