{"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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