Adult Safeguarding Policy

Introduction

I’m Jo Samiotis and I’m the owner at Core Connections. I specialise in coaching postnatal women all the way through to peri and post menopause women. I work holistically meaning that we take the whole body, your mind and lifestyle into account when developing a coaching programme for you. I also work hard to promote the positive mental health of all of my clients. I provide 1:2:1 personal training to adult individuals at their home, online or outdoor private or public space. I also provide courses, programmes and classes in person and online to adults (usually females). Core Connections under the name of BuggyBootcamp Shoreham also provides in person courses for mums with and without children present.

Policy statement

I’m Jo Samiotis and I’m the owner at Core Connections.

I believe everyone has the right to live free from abuse or neglect regardless of age, ability or disability, sex, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital or gender status.
I’m committed to the six principles of safeguarding adults which includes: empowerment, protection, prevention, proportionality, partnership and accountability. (England)
I’m committed to Safeguarding Adults in line with national legislation and relevant local guidelines by ensuring that my activities are delivered in a way which keeps all adults safe by creating and maintaining a safe and positive environment and an open, listening culture where people feel able to share concerns without fear of retribution.
I recognise that health, well-being, ability, disability and need for care and support can affect a person’s resilience.
I recognise that some people experience barriers, for example, communicating concerns or seeking help.
I accept that I am required to fulfil my duty of care, which means that I must do everything that can be reasonably expected of me to help safeguard and protect people from harm, and to act when I suspect that someone is being harmed, or is at risk of harm.
I’m committed to creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm to adults which necessitates the recognition of adults who may be at risk and the circumstances which may increase risk and being willing to report safeguarding concerns.

Scope

This safeguarding adult policy and associated procedures apply to all individuals involved in Core Connections including participants and to all concerns about the safety of adults whilst taking part in our organisation, its activities and in the wider community.

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to demonstrate the commitment of Core Connections to safeguarding adults and to ensure that everyone involved in Core Connections is aware of:

•The legislation, policy and procedures for safeguarding adults.

• Their role and responsibility for safeguarding adults.

• What to do or who to speak to if they have a concern relating to the welfare or wellbeing of an adult within the organisation.

Implementation

• I am DBS checked

• I have attended basic safeguarding adults training to keep my knowledge up to date

• I ensure this policy is available to participants via www.core-connections.co.uk

Legislation - what is adult safeguarding?

In its wider context, safeguarding adults applies to everyone over the age of 18 and is about:

• protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.

• people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse and neglect, while at the same time making sure that the adult’s wellbeing is promoted taking fully into account their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action.

Procedures

Key Contact Details
I, Jo Samiotis am the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) who is responsible for ensuring that this policy is adhered to. I will be responsible for the monitoring and recording of any safeguarding concerns and for ensuring that all concerns are shared with the appropriate authorities. It is not the role of the DSL to investigate, only to gather and share information as appropriate. The DSL can be contacted on 07896040084.

Raising and Managing a Concern

Any safeguarding concerns can be reported in person or via email jo@core-connections.co.uk, WhatsApp, text message or phone call on 07896040084
Any concern that an adult is not safe is taken seriously, responded to promptly, and followed up.
The DSL will speak to the adult about the issue wherever possible, noting any views that the adult may have regarding how they wish the matter to be dealt and keeping them informed throughout the process.
The DSL may seek advice from external sources such as the local Safeguarding Adults Team, the Local Active Partnership, EMD, NGB, police or Ann Craft Trust.
The DSL will only share information with the people who need to know – such as the Safeguarding Adults Team, police or local Active Partnership. Any referrals or passing on of information will be done with the consent of the adult wherever possible. If consent is withheld, but information is still passed on, the DSO will clearly document this and the reasons why. They will also inform the adult of this action wherever possible.
The DSL will make a written record of the concern and store it safely in line with Data Protection requirements.
If someone is injured or at immediate risk, immediate action should be taken. By seeking help by dialling 999 for police or ambulance.
If someone does not give consent, advice as to what you should do can be sought from either the police, Adults Safeguarding Team, NGB, Active Partnership or Ann Craft Trust etc, whilst keeping the name anonymous in this section detail:

Whistleblowing

If the Safeguarding Lead or staff member is implicated or you think has a conflict of interest, then contact your Local Authority Adult Safeguarding Team on https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/social-care-support/adults/raise-a-concern-about-an-adult/ , and if applicable the National Governing Body or Active Partnership - National safeguarding team - If you have a concern about an adult at risk, please contact an EMD UK Safeguarding Officer on 01403 266000 or safeguarding@emduk.org

Recording and Information Sharing

Sharing Information— We work to the Seven Golden Rules

1. GDPR is not a barrier to sharing information

2. Be open and honest

3. Seek advice, if in doubt

4. Share with consent where appropriate

5. Consider safety and wellbeing

6. Necessary, proportionate, relevant, accurate, timely and secure

7. Keep a record of your decision and reasons for sharing

Sources of Additional Information and Support

Local safeguarding Team – If you are concerned about an adult at risk in the West Sussex area please contact the safeguarding team https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/social-care-support/adults/raise-a-concern-about-an-adult/

National safeguarding team - If you have a concern about an adult at risk, please contact an EMD UK Safeguarding Officer on 01403 266000 or safeguarding@emduk.org

Other useful information and contact information

Action on Elder Abuse

A national organisation based in London. It aims to prevent the abuse of older people by raising awareness, encouraging education, promoting research and collecting and disseminating information.

Tel: 020 8765 7000
Email: enquiries@elderabuse.org.uk
www.elderabuse.org.uk

Ann Craft Trust

A national organisation providing information and advice about adult safeguarding. The Ann Craft Trust has a specialist Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity team to support the sector

Tel: 0115 951 5400

Email: Ann-Craft-Trust@nottingham.ac.uk

www.anncrafttrust.org

Men’s Advice Line

For male domestic abuse survivors

Tel: 0808 801 0327

National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
Tel: 0800 999 5428

National 24Hour Freephone Domestic Abuse Helplines

England

Northern Ireland

Tel: 0808 2000 247
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us

Tel: 0808 802 1414

www.dsahelpline.org

Twitter: www.twitter.com/dsahelpline

Facebook: www.facebook.com/dsahelpline

Scotland

Wales

Tel: 0800 027 1234
Email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk
Web chat: sdafmh.org.uk

Llinell Gymorth Byw HebOfn/ Live free from fear helpline
Tel: 0808 8010 800

Type Talk: 18001 0808 801 0800
Text: 078600 77 333

Rape Crisis Federation of England and Wales

Rape Crisis was launched in 1996 and exists to provide a range of facilities and resources to enable the continuance and development of Rape Crisis Groups throughout Wales and England.

Email: info@rapecrisis.co.uk
www.rapecrisis.co.uk

Respond

Respond provides a range of services to victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse who have learning disabilities, and training and support to those working with them.

Tel: 020 7383 0700 or 

0808 808 0700 (Helpline)
Email: services@respond.org.uk
www.respond.org.uk

Stop Hate Crime

Works to challenge all forms of Hate Crime and discrimination, based on any aspect of an individual’s identity. Stop Hate UK provides independent, confidential and accessible reporting and support for victims, witnesses and third parties.

24 hours service:

Telephone: 0800 138 1625

Web Chat: www.stophateuk.org/talk-to-us/

E mail: talk@stophateuk.org

Text: 07717 989 025
Text relay: 18001 0800 138 1625
By post: PO Box 851, Leeds LS1 9QS

Susy Lamplugh Trust

The Trust is a leading authority on personal safety. Its role is to minimise the damage caused to individuals and to society by aggression in all its forms – physical, verbal and psychological.

Tel: 020 83921839
Fax: 020 8392 1830
Email: info@suzylamplugh.org
www.suzylamplugh.org

Victim Support

Provides practical advice and help, emotional support and reassurance to those who have suffered the effects of a crime.

Tel: 0808 168 9111

www.victimsupport.com

Women’s Aid Federation of England and Wales

Women’s Aid is a national domestic violence charity. It also runs a domestic violence online help service.

www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support

Centre for Social Work

University of Nottingham

NG7 2RD

0115 951 5400

ann-craft-trust@nottingham.ac.uk

anncrafttrust.org

Everyone has a right to be treated with respect and dignity.

Everyone deserves to be safe.

Registered Charity No. 1086592 Company Limited by Guarantee No. 4080805

Policy Owner: Joanna Samiotis

Date Policy approved: 26th September 2023

Next review Date: 26th September 2024

Designated Safeguarding Lead: Joanna Samiotis 07896040084 jo@core-connections.co.uk