Bilba Clinic Ltd is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of:
- Children and young people
- Adults at risk
- Vulnerable individuals
We fulfil our safeguarding responsibilities in line with applicable UK legislation, including:
- The Children Act 2004
- The Care Act 2014
- The Mental Capacity Act 2005
- The Modern Slavery Act 2015
Although our services are primarily for adults, safeguarding principles remain central to our clinical governance framework.
Bilba Clinic ensures:
- Clear safeguarding leadership within the organisation
- Defined safeguarding responsibilities
- Up-to-date safeguarding policies and procedures
- Regular policy review in line with legislative updates
- Appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where required
- Safe recruitment practices
- Staff safeguarding training relevant to their role
- Clear reporting pathways for safeguarding concerns
- Governance oversight and clinical accountability
Any safeguarding concern raised within the clinic is handled sensitively, appropriately and in accordance with UK law and professional guidance.