Safeguarding is everyone’s business and is a responsibility which all member practices of Pennine GP Alliance take very seriously. Safeguarding covers many aspects of the work undertaken by Pennine GP Alliance member practices and we work with partner organisations across Calderdale.
More information on Safeguarding can be found on the Calderdale Safeguarding Children Board and Calderdale Safeguarding Adults Board joint website.
The organisation takes seriously our role in terms of safeguarding, whistle-blowing and freedom to speak up. It is important all staff know who is responsible for each area and how to escalate any concerns you may have.
Below is a list of roles for each of our Directors, Senior Managers and other staff are responsible for:
| Caldicott Guardian – responsible for safeguarding the confidentiality of people’s health and care information, ensuring appropriate use. | Joanne Duffy | joanne.duffy7@nhs.net |
| Medical Director – a clinician providing guidance and leadership, ensuring patient care is safe and high quality. | Dr Asif Yaseen | asif.yaseen@nhs.net |
| Safeguarding Lead – ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals, providing leadership ad support in safeguarding matters. | Dr Asif Yaseen | asif.yaseen@nhs.net |
| Mental Capacity Lead – providing expertise and leadership in applying the mental capacity act. | Dr Asif Yaseen | asif.yaseen@nhs.net |
| SEA Reporting and Investigation – leading investigations of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment allegations. | Dr Asif Yaseen | asif.yaseen@nhs.net |
| Freedom to Speak Up Guardian (internal)– supporting employees in raising concerns, particularly when they feel unable to do so through normal routes processes. | Holly Jenkinson | holly.jenkinson3@nhs.net |
| Freedom to Speak Up Guardian (external)– supporting employees in raising concerns, particularly when they feel unable to do so through normal routes processes. | Marcus Beacham | marcus.beachamlmc@nhs.net |
| Information Governance Lead – ensuring the organisations compliance with law and policy relating to the management of data and information. | Jen Thomas | jen.thomas@nhs.net |
| Senior Information Risk Owner – overseeing and managing the organisations information risk, ensuring risks are addressed and developing a mitigating culture. | Heather Simpson | heather.simpson-moss@nhs.net |