{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EThis policy is currently being trialled in a number of counties. If you would like your county to participate, please email us on \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:inclusion@scouts.org.uk\u0022 title=\u0022Inclusion email\u0022\u003Einclusion@scouts.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen the policy should be used\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW35030823 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW35030823 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe should apply the Intimate \u0026amp; Personal Care Policy when any young person or adult requires care, which is described as \u2018personal\u2019 or \u2018intimate\u2019 to \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW35030823 BCX0\u0022\u003Eenable them to take a full and active part in Scouts.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW35030823 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW35030823 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW115455737 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW115455737 BCX0\u0022\u003ESupport might be temporary, such as during an illness or after an accident (for example a young person who has a broken leg), or support might be long-term (for example a developmental disability, such as Cerebral Palsy).\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022EOP SCXW115455737 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW35030823 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW35030823 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022EOP SCXW115455737 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis policy is not for emergency toileting situations that most groups encounter. When this occurs, leaders should always deal with the young person in pairs and in a respectful manner as detailed within the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/young-people-first-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Young People First - Yellow Card\u0022\u003EYellow Card\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"twoColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe physical care that supports the personal hygiene, toileting or any medical care of an individual. 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Guidance on who can provide intimate or personal care support\u0022\u003EChapter 8 of the policy\u003C/a\u003E sets out in detail the intimate care and personal care, which these roles may facilitate.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf there\u0027s any uncertainty about the availability, training or suitability of a Nominated Person or the Designated Carer, please contact the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/contact-us\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESupport Centre\u003C/a\u003E for advice from the National Inclusion Team.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"twoColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Read a scenario to understand the role in practice","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA person who, outside Scouts, provides the care for the individual person. This will most commonly be the young person\u2019s parent or carer, legal guardian or a care professional.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Designated Carer","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Read a scenario to understand the role in practice","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAn existing volunteer who, due to their professional training or experience outside Scouts, has received appropriate training to complete intimate and personal care for young people.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Nominated Person","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"callToAction","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","buttonText":"Read scenarios to understand the roles in practice","buttonLink":{"name":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/implementing-the-intimate-personal-care-policy/worked-scenarios/","id":null,"url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/implementing-the-intimate-personal-care-policy/worked-scenarios/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":{"value":"002f6c","label":"002f6c"},"alignment":"left"},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWho plans the care\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIt is important that the right people are included when planning and reviewing a young persons care and the following people are key to the discussions:\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAlongside their parents and carers, it\u0027s essential that the young person is actively involved in the planning and provision of their care. Wherever possible they should be offered the choice of the Nominated Person or Designated Carer.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Young Person"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWe recognise that the parents and carers of our young people are the experts in the provision of their care. Parents and carers should be active participants in planning the care. They will have developed effective strategies to support the young person on a daily basis and will offer invaluable guidance. In many circumstances the parents and carers will step into the role of Designated Carer.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Parents and carers"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDepending on the age and the complexity of needs of the individual, advice from relevant professionals, such as their GP, Paediatrician, Occupational Therapist, Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Social Worker, Psychologist or appropriate external organisations maybe required. 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The Section Team Leader may be supported by the District or County team if required.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECounty/Area/Region (Scotland) Lead Volunteer\u003C/strong\u003E is responsible for making sure that the policy is followed and implemented correctly. They also need to agree and sign the Individual Support Plan. They can delegate this role to someone in their team.\u0026nbsp;They should have a full and complete understanding of the policy and have professional or voluntary experience of working with young people with additional needs.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe \u003Cstrong\u003EGroup Lead Volunteer and 14-24 Team Leader\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;can help ensure continuity of support as the young person moves through the Sections and provide guidance around what reasonable adjustments can be made. 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