Child Safeguarding Policy Statement
Donabate Physiotherapy provides Physiotherapy Services for children aged up to 18 years of age. Management responsibility for all activities within this practice is with the Practice Principal, Julie Doyle. All Chartered Physiotherapists working in this practice are required, and expected, to provide provide services in a manner that safeguards children. To this end
Our practice is committed to safeguarding children while
under our care and to provide a safe environment in which
they can receive physiotherapy.Our practice believes that the welfare of children attending
our premises / practice is paramount. We are committed
to patient-centred practice which is also child-centred in
our work with children.We are committed to upholding the rights of every child
and young person who attends our practice, including the
right to be kept safe and protected from harm, to be
listened to, and to be heard.Our policy and procedures to safeguard children and young
people reflect and comply with National Policy and
Legislation. They are underpinned by Children First:
National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of
Children 2017, the Tusla Children First - Child Safeguarding
Guide 2017, and the Children First Act 2015.
5. Our Safe Guarding Policy Statement applies to all members of staff and others working on our behalf. All staff and others working on our behalf must agree to, and comply with, the policies, procedures and guidance set out in The Children Safe Guarding Policy, which is available on request.
6. We will review our Child Safeguarding Statement and our Child Safeguarding Policy at least every 2 years, or sooner if necessary due to evolving service and operational issues or due to changes in Legislation or National Policy.
Designated Liaison Person for Child Protection
Julie Doyle, Practice Principal
Mobile: +353-879415393 | Email: juliedoyle@donabatephysio.com