Care Nest UK – Safeguarding Policy
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Care Nest UK is committed to protecting the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of all clients and healthcare professionals.
- Our Commitment
We follow:
• Care Act 2014
• Children Act 2004
• Working Together to Safeguard Children
• CQC fundamental standards
• UK GDPR confidentiality standards
- Who We Safeguard
- Vulnerable adults
• Elderly people
• Children and young people
• Individuals with disabilities, learning difficulties, or mental health needs
- Responsibilities of Care Nest UK
We will:
• Verify all workers with enhanced DBS checks
• Validate qualifications and training
• Monitor performance and conduct
• Report concerns immediately to local safeguarding authorities
• Provide a safe platform for bookings and communication
- Responsibilities of Healthcare Workers
All professionals must:
• Follow the Code of Conduct
• Maintain professional boundaries
• Report any safeguarding concern without delay
• Record incidents accurately
- Reporting Safeguarding Concerns
Concerns may include:
• Physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse
• Neglect or self-neglect
• Domestic abuse
• Psychological harm
• Unsafe home environment
Concerns should be reported to:
safeguarding@carenestuk.com
In emergencies, contact 999.
