{"subTitle":"Please note this policy is currently being reviewed","backgroundImage":{"url":null,"caption":null,"type":null,"size":0,"width":0,"height":0,"altText":null},"backgroundColour":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Scouts are committed to developing and supporting a diverse organisation and understand our responsibility to ensure that wherever possible anyone wishing to participate or volunteer within Scouts should be able to do so in a safe and supportive environment, where every individual is treated with dignity and respect.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Download Intimate \u0026 Personal Care Policy","body":"","link":{"name":null,"id":null,"url":"https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk/media/17842/the-scouts-intimate-and-personal-care-policy-june-2022.pdf","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":"#002f6c","title":"Intimate \u0026 Personal Care Policy \u0026 Procedures","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"sections":[{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Scouts will make reasonable adjustments to ensure full participation for any young person and adult. For some, such reasonable adjustment may be the facilitation of intimate or personal care.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn order to safeguard all young people and adults at risk, care which is described as \u201Cpersonal\u201D or \u201Cintimate\u201D, must be carried out in line within this policy and procedure.\u0026nbsp; The principles of this policy are based upon our commitment within our \u003Ca href=\u0022/about-us/policy/safeguarding-policy-and-procedures/\u0022 title=\u0022Safeguarding Policy and Procedures\u0022\u003ESafeguarding Policy\u003C/a\u003E to promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. By following this policy we are able to provide intimate of personal care in clear and transparent way, ensuring we look after the wellbeing of our most vulnerable young people and enable them to take a full and active part in The Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESupport might be temporary such as an illness or 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).\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOur policy has five clear steps:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAn open discussion with all involved, including the individual volunteer or young person\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EClear and transparent recording on an Individual Support Plan (Young Person) or Personal Care Plan (Adult Volunteers) created from the discussion\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAll provision in the Individual Support Plan agreed by the young person, their parents or carers, all individuals involved and the County / Area / Regional Lead Volunteer or their designated representative\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETraining and support to ensure all those involved are qualified and able to fully provide the support detailed in the Individual Support Plan\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERegular review of the Individual Support Plan based on any learning that occurs during the provision of intimate or personal care, the developmental needs of the young person and any changes in those individuals supporting the plan\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[]}],"config":null}]},"prev":null,"next":{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/intimate-personal-care-policy-procedures/2-principles-of-intimate-care-when-working-with-young-people-and-adults/","title":"2. 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The first carer recognised is the Designated Carer, typically a parent or guardian who provides care for the young person in their day-to-day life. The second carer recognised is the Nominated Person, a volunteer within The Scouts who has professional training or experience to enable them to carry out intimate or personal care.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIndividuals are only able to provide care if they are named in the Individual Support Plan which has been agreed and signed by all the individuals involved in the provision of care as indicated on the Individual Support Plan.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAs noted above the Designated Carer is a person who, outside Scouts, provides the care for the individual person. This will most commonly be the young person\u2019s parent, foster carer, legal guardian or a care professional; if this is the case they do not need to have another adult present while administering the care.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Scouts National Vetting Process and an understanding of the Scouts Safeguarding policy and all other aspects of the code of conduct (\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) will apply. Any professional carer will be subject to the Volunteer Joining Journey as outlined in POR to ensure their suitability for the role. This will need to be verified by the County / Area / Region Lead Volunteer or their nominated representative following the creation of the Individual Support Plan. 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Where there is any doubt that a young person is able to make an informed choice on these issues, the young person\u2019s parents or carers are usually best placed to act as advocates.\u00A0 It is important never to assume that a young person alone cannot make a choice.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Young Person"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWe recognise that the parents and carers of our young people are the experts in the provision of their care. Alongside the involvement of the young person, the parents and carers should be active participants in the creation of the Individual Support Plan. They will have developed effective strategies to support the young person on a daily basis and will offer invaluable guidance. 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