Safeguarding

Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy

Milford on Sea Bowls Club affiliates to the National Governing Body and the Club recognises the policies of their Governing Body, as set in out in the “Safeguarding Adults in Bowls Policy”, a full copy of which is available in the Club Constitution and Rules & Regulations folder and below

Policy Aims

The purpose of this policy is to outline the duty and responsibility of staff / volunteers working on behalf of Milford on Sea Bowls Club in relation to Safeguarding Adults at risk.

All adults have the right to be safe from harm and must be able to live free from fear of abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Objectives

Everyone who participates in bowls is entitled to do so in a safe and enjoyable environment.

The Club is committed to helping everyone in bowls accept their responsibility to safeguard adults at risk, from harm and abuse.

All suspicions and allegations of abuse and poor practice will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately.

Staff and volunteers working with adults at risk in bowls have a responsibility to report concerns to the Club Safeguarding Officer –

Mrs Janice Perkins

Tel. 01590 675361