HOUSE OF LIGHT CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

Any employee, volunteer for House of Light in contact with clients will be CRB checked, any issues or concerns following the CRB check then that individual will not be allowed to work in our field of work.

If a child is deemed to be at risk of neglect or harm or abuse, both physically and emotionally and House of Light has concerns about that child’s welfare then the policy “DEALING WITH CHILD WELFARE CONCERNS” should be followed.

House of Light staff are to be kept updated with current local Child Protection Policy Guidelines and procedures.

VULNERABLE ADULTS

If House of Light feels that an individual is at risk of significant harm to oneself or is threatening suicide or to kill or severely harm another person or if the individual gives information which would indicate a possible terrorist threat, then House of Light must act on this accordingly by informing the appropriate emergency services, i.e:-
General Practitioner, Emergency Services, Social Services.

SHARING INFORMATION IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Women requiring support will be asked to sign a disclaimer to give consent that if House of Light deems it appropriate to enhance that individuals care, or that individual is deemed to be “at risk” then information/details may be shared with other Health Professionals, i.e. Midwives, Health Visitors, General Practitioners and Psychiatrists.

CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY

Members of House of Light supporting individuals should not discuss clients details with non House of Light staff, unless the sharing information in exceptional circumstances rule applies.

PERSONAL INFORMATION STORAGE

House of Light will ensure all personal information and documentation is kept safe against improper disclosure at all times.