Safeguarding
Safeguarding Procedure
The full safeguarding policy is available on the noticeboard in the clubhouse and can be viewed and downloaded using the link here in the safeguarding section.
This procedure is to tell you what to do if you think a child or vulnerable adult needs to be safeguarded.
As we provide no activities for children and have no children as members or visitors at the club at the moment, this procedure will solely be concerned with vulnerable adults. If the club proposes activities for children, then safeguarding and child protection will be a part of the organisation of the event. This procedure will be updated should the need arise.
Definition of a vulnerable adult?
Anyone over the age of 18 who is in need of care and support REGARDLESS of whether they are receiving them
Types of Abuse (for full list, see the procedure)
What should YOU do
If you think one of our members or visitors has been subject to abuse?
RECOGNISE that you have a concern, have noticed a problem, witnessed an incident or received a direct disclosure
RESPOND keep calm and, if necessary, reassure the individual and tell them what you need to do
REPORT it to the club safeguarding officer who will
REFER that information to the Bowls England safeguarding officer
URGENT CONCERNS
If the individual is at immediate risk of significant harm, call the police without delay.
Budleigh Salterton Safeguarding Officer
EVELYN CROOK
Telephone: 01395 276032. Ask the safeguarding officer to contact you. Give your contact details.
Email: [email protected]
Date of issue: 13.05.2024
The full safeguarding policy is available on the noticeboard in the clubhouse and can be viewed and downloaded using the link here in the safeguarding section.
This procedure is to tell you what to do if you think a child or vulnerable adult needs to be safeguarded.
As we provide no activities for children and have no children as members or visitors at the club at the moment, this procedure will solely be concerned with vulnerable adults. If the club proposes activities for children, then safeguarding and child protection will be a part of the organisation of the event. This procedure will be updated should the need arise.
Definition of a vulnerable adult?
Anyone over the age of 18 who is in need of care and support REGARDLESS of whether they are receiving them
Types of Abuse (for full list, see the procedure)
- Neglect - by carers or self neglect
- Emotional or psychological abuse - threats of harm or abandonment, verbal abuse etc
- Physical abuse
- Organisational abuse - including neglect and poor care in such settings as a hospital or care home OR care that is provided in the adults own home
- Financial or material abuse - such as fraud, coercion in relation to an adults financial affairs
What should YOU do
If you think one of our members or visitors has been subject to abuse?
RECOGNISE that you have a concern, have noticed a problem, witnessed an incident or received a direct disclosure
RESPOND keep calm and, if necessary, reassure the individual and tell them what you need to do
REPORT it to the club safeguarding officer who will
REFER that information to the Bowls England safeguarding officer
URGENT CONCERNS
If the individual is at immediate risk of significant harm, call the police without delay.
Budleigh Salterton Safeguarding Officer
EVELYN CROOK
Telephone: 01395 276032. Ask the safeguarding officer to contact you. Give your contact details.
Email: [email protected]
Date of issue: 13.05.2024
Useful Links
Bowls Development Alliance
There is a free 15/20 minute online safeguarding session available for all club members which can be accessed via the BDA.
There is a short form to fill out so that the BDA know our club is actively engaged with Safeguarding.
The information for the form is First Name, Surname, Club Name.
Dementia Friends (An Alzheimer's Society initiative)
By becoming a Dementia Friend at work or as a volunteer, you’ll be supporting people affected by dementia - helping people to feel understood and supported and improving their experience. There are a series of videos which illustrate how to be a Dementia Friend. Please watch the Understanding Dementia video first followed by any of the other videos that are most relevant to your needs.
Log on to Dementia Friends
When prompted enter the code Coa16446 this will allow the site to know where Dementia Friends are active.
Example: Code: Coa16446
No of people: 1
Postcode: EX9 6SY
Comments:
Ann Craft Trust
A guide for Safeguarding in activities and sports
Safeguarding Adults - The Essential Guide for Sport & Activity by the Ann Craft Trust
Think Jessica
Think Jessica is a registered charity supported by countless agencies, organisations and police forces nationwide, which joined forces to make people aware of the danger, and financial implications, of scams which target people in their own homes. There are many useful resources that can be found on the website, Think Jessica
Alzheimers Society
A link to the Alzheimers Society can be found here.
County Safeguarding Officer
Mousa Al-Kordi (Exonia)
Phone: 01392 495362
Email: [email protected]
Bowls England Safeguarding
Tel: 01929 500 490
Email: [email protected]
Website: Bowls England Safeguarding
