ASHCOMBE PARK BOWLING CLUB

Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy
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Ashcombe Park Bowling Club is affiliated to Bowls England, the National Governing Body, and the Club recognises their policies. 

1. Policy Aims 
The purpose of this policy is to outline the duty and responsibility of staff/volunteers working on behalf of the Ashcombe Park Bowling 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. 

2. Objectives 
2.1 Everyone who participates in bowls is entitled to do so in a safe and enjoyable environment. 
2.2 The Club is committed to helping everyone in bowls accept their responsibility to safeguard adults at risk, from harm and abuse. 
2.3 All suspicions and allegations of abuse and poor practice will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately. 
2.4 Staff and volunteers working with adults at risk in bowls have a responsibility to report concerns to their Club Safeguarding Officer. 

3. Definition of an Adult at Risk? 
3.1 Adult at Risk is a person aged eighteen or over who needs care and support regardless of whether they are receiving them, and because of those needs are unable to protect themselves against abuse or neglect. In recent years, there has been a marked shift away from using the term ‘vulnerable’ to describe adults potentially at risk from harm or abuse. 

(Revision 6 – Feb 24)