1. Purpose

The Scouts will make reasonable adjustments to ensure full participation for any young person and adult. For some, such reasonable adjustment may be the facilitation of intimate or personal care. 

In order to safeguard all young people and adults at risk, care which is described as “personal” or “intimate”, must be carried out in line within this policy and procedure.  The principles of this policy are based upon our commitment within our Safeguarding Policy to promote and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. By following this policy we are able to provide intimate of personal care in clear and transparent way, ensuring we look after the wellbeing of our most vulnerable young people and enable them to take a full and active part in The Scouts.

Support might be temporary such as an illness or accident (for example a young person who has a broken leg) or support might be long-term (for example a developmental disability such as Cerebral Palsy). 

Our policy has five clear steps:

• An open discussion with all involved, including the individual volunteer or young person
• Clear and transparent recording on an Individual Support Plan (Young Person) or Personal Care Plan (Adult Volunteers) created from the discussion
• All provision in the Individual Support Plan agreed by the young person, their parents or carers, all individuals involved and the County / Area / Regional Lead Volunteer or their designated representative
• Training and support to ensure all those involved are qualified and able to fully provide the support detailed in the Individual Support Plan
• Regular review of the Individual Support Plan based on any learning that occurs during the provision of intimate or personal care, the developmental needs of the young person and any changes in those individuals supporting the plan