BEMS Safeguarding Statement

BEMS Clinical Governance Director has the responsibility for safeguarding and is supported by the Lead Nurse Quality and Compliance.

 

Protecting people’s health and wellbeing, respecting human rights and ensuring that no harm will occur to any service user or staff as a result of contact with BEMS is of the upmost importance to BEMS.  BEMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the adults, young people and children who use our services.  Staff safeguarding practice is guided by the Bath and North East Somerset Community Safety and Safeguarding Partnership multi-agency safeguarding policies in addition to BEMS internal policies and procedures.  These are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure they comply with statutory requirements and best practice.

 

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all staff regardless of role and BEMS has a robust system in place for monitoring and ensuring compliance. Training is aligned to intercollegiate guidance.  All staff have a responsibility to report any identified concerns of abuse or exploitation through the appropriate route in line with the respective policies and procedures. Where there is a concern that a patient may have been the victim of abuse or neglect, the priority will always be their immediate safety. The wishes and views of the individual will be listened to and where possible acted upon.