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2.9. Personal care/intimate care

Any personal care or intimate care needs must always be carried out by the child's own parent/carer.

In some cases children and young people attend the centre without their parents/carers, such as when attending The A Team. The activities co-ordinator carries out an assessment with the parent/carer prior to ensure the child or young person is able to take care of their own personal care needs. This assessment takes place prior to a place in The A Team being offered, to ensure the needs of the individual can be met. If the individual cannot take care of their own personal care needs they will unfortunately not be offered a place. They will, however, be able to attend all other age appropriate groups and activities with their parent/carer.