Safeguarding statement
Bupa is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults who use, or come in contact with, our services, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to creating a safe environment where everyone feels secure and supported. Our safeguarding practices are designed to protect individuals, which include our people, our customers and anyone we might interact with, from harm and ensure their wellbeing.
How we make sure our safeguarding meets national standards
Our Safeguarding Policy and local processes meet the duties set out in the Children Act (1989 and 2004), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Care Act (2014) and align with Working Together guidance and Intercollegiate Documents for Safeguarding Adults and Children. Our arrangements include:
Leadership responsibility
Executive leadership responsibility for safeguarding arrangements and compliance across all UK Bupa Services.
Appointed responsible leads
An appointed Safeguarding Lead and Executive Lead within each healthcare service provided by Bupa, who fulfil the role of the Named Professional and cover all aspects of safeguarding including responsibilities related to Prevent, Child Exploitation, FGM and mental capacity.
Safeguard training programme
All staff receive safeguarding training in line with UK Intercollegiate guidelines for children and adults, ensuring safe, effective and compassionate care.
Safeguarding governance and compliance
Oversight of safeguarding governance and compliance within Service Clinical Governance Committees, with policy review, oversight, and escalation of risk to the quarterly BGIUK Clinical Governance Committee.
Employee screening
All employees, and those consultants and professionals working at Bupa premises with practicing privileges, are screened in line with regulatory requirements for safe recruitment.
Reporting and management
A process in place to raise and investigate safeguarding concerns, ensuring swift and appropriate action is taken.
Get in touch about safeguarding
If you have a safeguarding concern, query or wish for more information contact us at [email protected].
