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National chaperone policy for healthcare (Wales)

Recommendation

The Chair and Panel recommend that the Welsh Government develops a national policy for the training and use of chaperones in the treatment of children in healthcare services. The Chair and Panel recommend that Healthcare Inspectorate Wales considers compliance with national chaperone policies (once implemented) in its assessments of services.

Jurisdiction
Wales
Section Reference
E
Response
Accepted
Accepted UK Government
22 May 2023

On 6 January 2020, the Welsh Government published guidance for health boards and trusts in respect of good working practice for the use of chaperones during intimate examinations or procedures within NHS Wales.

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Source
Inquiry IICSA
Report Interim Report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse 25 Apr 2018
Responsible Bodies
Welsh Government Primary
Recommendation age 8.0 yrs
Last formal update 1059 days ago