Everyone has a right to:

• Live free from violence, fear and abuse
• Be protected from harm and exploitation
• Be independent - which may involve some risk
• Say 'No' to anything they don't fully understand

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust ensures there are systems and processes in place to promote the safeguarding and wellbeing of the people we serve. The Trust monitors and develops practice in light of local and national guidelines and works in partnership with patients, their families, carers and other agencies to ensure that it provides a safe environment for all patients.

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust recognises and respects patients and carers as individuals and does not discriminate in relation to age, gender, physical disability, mental or sensory impairment, race, culture, class, economic factors, sexual orientation, marital status, politics, religion or any other specific factor.


Further information can be found on the Surrey County Council website and their pages on protecting adults from harm.

For healthcare professionals, you can find out more about the Surrey Safeguarding Adults multi-agency procedures, information and guidance by clicking here.

Attachments:

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Safeguarding Adults Policy.pdf	496 Kb
Surrey Safeguarding Adults Process.pdf	313 Kb