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

We recommend that all clients are seen at some point during the consultation process alone with our Clinician, to ensure patients are free to express any concerns or worries in their own words and without fear of coercion or threat from any accompanying individual. However, all clients are entitled to have a chaperone present for any consultation, examination or procedure where they feel one is required.  

Regardless of gender of the patient or clinician, you will be offered the option of having an impartial observer (chaperone) present for any intimate examination. Our trained staff routinely undertake this role and will: 

·    Be sensitive and respect your dignity and confidentiality   
·     Reassure you in the event of distress or discomfort   
·     Be familiar with the procedures involved   
·     Stay for the whole examination and be able to see what the clinician is doing, if practical   
·     Be prepared to raise concerns if they are concerned about the clinician’s behaviour or actions.  

Your health care professional may also require and request a chaperone to be present for certain consultations in accordance with our chaperone policy. 

FURTHER QUESTIONS 

If you have any further questions about this Privacy Policy, or if anything is not clear, please let us know. 

Further information about data protection issues is at: 

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)The Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Cheshire
SK9 5AF 

Helpline: 08456 30 60 60
Website: www.ico.gov.uk