Chaperones

 

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This practice is commited to providing a safe and comfortable environment and strives to achieve good practice at all times.

All patients are entitled to have a chaperone present during any consultation, examination or procedure. Clinicians at this practice will advise patients that a chaperone is necessary during any intimate examination; this is to safeguard both the clinician and you, the patient.

Where a chaperone is not available, the clinician will ask you to make an appointment and request the presence of a chaperone at the time of booking.

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We only use staff as chaperones if they have had the appropriate training and have knowledge of the examination or procedure you may be undergoing. If you have a friend and somebody you feel safe with and you would like to bring them with you to your appointment, the surgery will do our best to accommodate this. Please let us know when you book your appointment.

Should you wish to see the full chaperone policy, please ask to speak to the Practice Manager.

If you have any questions, please speak to the reception staff who will direct you to an appropriate member of the team.