Lancashire and South Cumbria Training Hub

Chaperoning Training (non-clinical staff)
2024-12-04 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-01-22 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
OVERVIEW
The course aims to really expand the understanding and knowledge of chaperoning in primary care. The course examines the problematic stereotypes of which patients will be offered a chaperone and in which circumstances.
We then go on to examine the roles and responsibilities of chaperones, including developing their knowledge as to an extended definition of intimate examinations, where to stand, what to say and do.
We also discuss what information should be reported after a chaperoning consultation and their role in the event of a complaint being made.
AIMS

Clarifying definitions
The concept of ‘intimacy’
Roles and responsibilities of the partners and the chaperone
What the chaperone should be looking for whilst present
Issues of consent: when and how it should be gained
Risk areas in conducting intimate examinations
Challenges to the gmcs ‘same sex chaperone’ guidance,
The themes to be addressed in a practice chaperone policy
Reporting concerns
Providing a chaperoning policy

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Non-Clinical Primary Care Staff
WHAT DO I NEED?

MS TEAMS (join on the app or online)
Pen/Paper
Preferably a camera and mic to participate

HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
3 hours (Virtual)
HOW TO JOIN?
You will receive an email a couple of days prior to the event with all training materials and a link to join the MS Teams training session.
By signing up you agree for your information to be stored and shared by the Training hub, with the Training Provider and with NHSE and ICB, for the delivery of this training, monitoring, reporting and certification purposes only.

Chaperoning
2025-02-27 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-05-08 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-17 13:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-03 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-14 09:30 - 12:30

Chaperoning in Primary Care
2026-01-27 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-25 09:30 - 12:30
This online Primary Care Chaperone course is designed for non-clinical staff who may be asked to act as chaperones and require formal training in intimate examinations.

GMC and CQC Aligned: This course meets strict standards set by the General Medical Council and Care Quality Commission, ensuring you receive training that complies fully with healthcare regulations.
Culturally Sensitive: We raise awareness of cultural diversity so chaperones can ensure all patients feel safe and respected, regardless of background or identity.
Interactive and Engaging: Delivered over three hours, our training encourages conversation, questions, and sharing of real-life examples.
Focused on Primary Care Settings: Unlike generic chaperone courses, ours is specifically tailored for general practice staff.
In-Depth Understanding of Intimate Examinations: Learn to appreciate each patient’s unique preferences and vulnerabilities, and become aware of unconscious biases that may affect patient comfort.
Safeguarding and Reporting: Understand your role in safeguarding and how to report any concerns or complaints raised before, during, or after the examination.
