CHAPERONES

The Surgery is committed to providing a safe, comfortable environment where patients and staff can be confident that best practice is being followed at all times, and the safety of everyone is of paramount importance. 

All patients are entitled to have a chaperone present for any consultation, examination, or procedure where they feel one is required. The chaperone may be a family member or friend. On occasions, you may prefer a formal chaperone to be present, i.e., a trained member of staff.

Wherever possible, we ask that you to make this request at the time of booking so that arrangements can be made, and your appointment is not delayed in any way.  Where this is not possible, we will endeavour to provide a formal chaperone at the time of request. However, occasionally it may be necessary to reschedule your appointment.