Chaperones and Consent
At London Road Health and Fitness we are committed to providing a safe comfortable environment, where patients can be confident that best practice is followed at all times, using the guidance of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
What is a chaperone?
A chaperone is an adult, usually a health professional, or healthcare worker, who is specifically trained as a chaperone and has a specific role to play during the consultation.
As a small practice, London Road Health & Fitness is unable to provide a formal chaperone (as defined above).
Clients may attend the consultation with a friend, partner or relative for company or support – please notify our reception in advance of your appointment if you intend to bring a companion to your appointment.
Children
All clients aged under the age of 16 must be supervised by an adult (parent or guardian) during examinations and treatment sessions.
Children aged 16 or over can consent to their own treatment and so do not require an adult to attend treatment.
What to expect at your appointment
To achieve the best possible Physiotherapy or Massage Therapy assessment and treatment, clients may be asked to undress to an appropriate degree. You may, therefore, feel more comfortable bringing a vest top, sports bra, or shorts etc to change into for your appointment.
If a client is required to undress, towels or a blanket will be provided for modesty. If you would like the therapist to leave the room whilst you undress or dress, please just let them know.
Please let your therapist know at any time during your assessment if you are uncomfortable. The client is responsible for consenting verbally to examination and treatment. The client has the right to withdraw consent at any time.